ESL Teacher

ESL Teacher

Cannon County School District Central Office - Woodbury, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job : 5928979

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary

To give instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, and Prinicpal(s)

• Knowledge of TNPulse, ILP's
• Tennessee Teacher License with proper endorsement
• Fluent in the instruction of the following four areas of the English Language: listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Possess knowledge of the Second Language Acquisition theories
• Possess knowledge of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
• Knowledge of cultural differences and their impact on student learning

Reports To:

Principal, Federal Programs Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Educate students who qualify for English Language Services

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures.

• Teach listening, speaking, reading and writing through core content instruction based on the Tennessee Academic Standards for Language Arts and the WIDA standards.
• Instruct English Learners students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills
• Be respectful of cultural differences.
• Maintain positive relationships with home, parents(s) and the community
• Administers and develops subject-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Constructs curriculum in the classroom environment to foster future growth and opportunities for students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students for the purpose of providing an effective program that meets district requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

• Reports incidents (e.g., altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance…