2026-2027 ESL Teacher-Brighton Elementary

Brighton Elementary; Portsmouth (VA); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 109.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brighton Elementary in Portsmouth, VA seeks an ESL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves delivering instruction, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with families and staff.

The position emphasizes compliance with state regulations and Portsmouth Public Schools guidelines, with duties spanning classroom instruction and student support. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education and Virginia licensure or eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate specialized subject matter; motivate students to reach max potential.
• Assist in developing individualized instructional programs.
• Instruct students per State law and Portsmouth Public Schools procedures.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Encourage independent thinking and original ideas.
• Evaluate progress, maintain records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with students, counselors, and parents through conferences.
• Maintain professional competence via in-service education and materials.
• Supervise and manage student movement and activities in building.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorships as required.
• Perform administrative functions in computer-based applications.
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

2026-2027 ESL Teacher-Brighton Elementary

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

TEACHER

REPORTS TO:

BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVER-TIME STATUS:

EXEMPT

PAY GRADE:

710

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs professional work providing limited direct instruction and computer assisted services in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential;
• Assists in developing individualized instructional programs;
• Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools;
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior;
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas;
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports;
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials;
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building;
• Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Performs administrative functions in computer based applications;
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities,
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of subject(s); thorough knowledge of education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art, physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area.

Detailed licensure information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtml

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Details

Job ID: 5480039

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$60,564 to $109,325 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Heather Neal , Principal
• Brighton Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]