2026-2027 English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher at Jefferson County High School

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher at Jefferson County High School

Jefferson County School District Jefferson County High School - Dandridge, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson County School District

Job : 5879979

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Requirements:
Licenseto teach

English as a Second Language in public schools in Tennessee

Benefits include:
Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal days; paid holidays

Qualifications

• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
• Meets health and physical requirements

• Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught;
• Aligns course(s) curriculum(s) taught with state curriculum standards.
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning;
• Prepares, administers, and records student assessments for subjects taught;
• Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner;
• Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school;
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught;
• Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs;
• Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students;
• Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written form;
• Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases;
• Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students;
• Reports to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect;
• Represents the school system in a positive manner within the community;
• Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, and other workshops for teacher training;
• Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
• Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school related events that foster student understanding of their social environment;
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $251 Per Day