ENL Teacher, Probationary; High School

Position: ENL Teacher, Probationary (High School)
Location: Yorktown Heights

Position Type:

K-12

Date Posted:

2/13/2026

Location:

High School

Date Available:

08/31/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher Job Category:

YCTDepartment/Group:

PPS

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Principal and/or Director of PPS, the ENL Teacher will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through specialized instruction for the purpose of developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

Minimum Qualifications:

* NYS Teacher Certification ESOL K-12

* Successful prior teaching experience for ENL Students at the appropriate grade levels a plus.

* Bilingual Spanish preferred

* Experience teaching in a co-teacher setting

* Experience administering NYSITELL and NYSESLAT.

Primary Activities

* Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in English in the Core Curriculum Content Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards (IELPS). Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the District's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.

* Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district's instructional program.

* Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student's progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of student's progress and evidence of growth and progress.

* Provides a nurturing, supportive and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.

* Facilitates frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating conferences, written communication, and other meetings.

* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

* Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

* Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

* Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.

* Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

* Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of…