26-27 SY Teacher, Full-Time - Itinerant ESOL

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an English Language Development (ELD) instructor to provide ESL instruction to identified English Learners and to serve as the second-language expert for staff. The role includes leading screening, identification, reclassification, and monitoring of former ELs, with itinerant postings and the need to adjust as directed by the supervisor.

You will plan ESL units, evaluate language progress, collaborate weekly with English teachers, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• ESL certification or add-on is required.
• Experience with English Learners and language development strategies is preferred.
• Knowledge of WIDA or language assessment practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan units of work including ESL content aligned to standards.
• Conduct ESL proficiency evaluations and track language development progress.
• Collaborate with English teachers to integrate language development strategies.
• Provide professional development to staff during planning times.
• Maintain attendance and student records and ensure compliance.

Skills

ESL knowledge

Co-teaching

Assessment

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA ESL certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Provides English Language Development (ELD) instruction to students identified as English Learners (ELs). Provides leadership and consultation as the second language expert/specialist to all staff in a school. Evaluates students' progress; maintains student records, for the school and administrative offices. Collaborates with classroom and content teachers to assure the integration of language development strategies across the interdisciplinary curriculum. Conducts screening to identify English Learners and leads all compliance processes including identification, reclassification, and monitoring of former ELs. For itinerant ESL teaching positions, school assignments will change during the year and teachers must be able to adjust as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Conducts and plans units of work including ESL and language arts content, process and sequence of study in accordance with the ELA standards as well as the EDL standards; participates in co-teaching to ensure language acquisition techniques are a component of the instructional program.
• Conducts ESL proficiency level and other language development evaluations and assesses the language development skills of each student; provides data on the language needs of each student, which is incorporated into the student’s educational profile.
• Serves as a resource for other professional staff regarding the utilization of language development strategies in the curriculum; ensures appropriate support is provided during classroom instruction through collaboration with the appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with English teachers on a weekly basis to prepare lesson plans.
• Attends faculty meetings to discuss teaching methods and other strategies and participates in other academic activities.
• Keeps abreast of new issues and developments in pedagogy and technical improvements in teaching aids, textbooks and materials.
• Maintains a positive and respectful classroom environment.
• Maintains attendance, grade, and other required records.

Additional Essential Functions

• Provides professional development to classroom and content teachers during Common Planning Time.
• Designs and delivers individualized ELD lessons based on student's proficiency level and grade level
• Maintains weekly log to document students' progress in developing academic language and shares log with Supervisor for ongoing review and feedback
• Maintains ongoing communication with classroom and content teachers of students in caseload
• Maintains ongoing communication with principals and follows directives given by school principals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of: o the modern methods, principles and practices of elementary, middle, and secondary education.
• the modern method, principles and practices of English Language Arts and ESL.
• the theory and principles of second language acquisition child growth and development. o the instruments available for the evaluation of second language acquisition in English and language development.
• the principles and practices of vocational education.
• Demonstrated ability to: o constantly evaluate and update educational materials to meet the ever changing needs of students. o create a learning environment conducive to self-directed and cooperative learning.
• deliver and accurately score WIDA screener assessments (paper-pencil and online versions)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate to teach English with an add-on ESL Specialist Certificate.

Primary Location

Multilingual Programs (9470)

Job

Central Office

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Entry Level

Job Posting

Aug 17, 2026, 2:34:34 PM

Union Affiliation

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Unposting Date

Ongoing