English Learner Specialist - St. Francis International School

St. Francis International School in Silver Spring is hiring a full-time English Learner Specialist for the 2026-27 school year.

The position would work with the Resource Coordinator to identify and support students in English language acquisition as it relates to school success.

This is a full-time (10 month) position with excellent benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Work toward earning ESOL teaching certification or equivalent within 5 years of date of hire
• Work with resource coordinator to identify students who would benefit from additional English language supports using data from the TELL assessment
• Plan and facilitate small group instruction to provide intensive English language instruction for limited English proficiency students
• Collaborate with grade level teachers to provide push-in support for ELL student learning
• Articulate with administrators, counselors, teachers and other school staff about individual limited English proficiency students and their needs.
• Conduct assessments and track student progress longitudinally
• Facilitate MCPS documentation and screening process for identified students, including evaluation meetings, observations and reviewing student learning plans
• Regularly communicate with families of identified students regarding progress in English language acquisition and academic performance
• Identify and conduct professional development in English language teaching and acquisition
• Regularly attend faculty and grade level meetings and answer questions about particular students as needed
• Perform collateral duties (lunch and recess proctor, morning drop off, afternoon pickup) as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in elementary education or literacy education with a focus in English language acquisition (ESOL)
• Knowledge of current theory in English language acquisition
• Openness to further professional development