(.5) English as a Second Language Teacher (Elementary School)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is hiring an English as a Second Language Teacher (Elementary) for a .5 FTE, 10‑month assignment reporting to the School Principal. The role develops bilingual students' English proficiency by delivering district curriculum, documenting progress, and supporting family involvement in learning.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree; a Virginia teaching license with ESL PreK‑12 endorsement or eligibility is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional license with ESL PreK-12 endorsement or eligibility upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Adapt instruction to meet individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administer developmental testing and subject assessments to monitor progress.
• Communicate student progress with parents and administration; reinforce classroom goals at home.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community resources to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Manage classroom to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of written records (grades, attendance, anecdotal records).
• Direct and supervise assistant teachers, student teachers, and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Student assessment

Parental communication

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The (.5) English as a Second Language Teacher (Elementary) develops bilingual students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language by implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; provides methods to support and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home; provides a safe and optimal learning environment; develops appropriate lesson plans and instructional techniques; evaluates students level of English fluency and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed Middle School 10-month, 195 day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal.

• Learn more about the English Language Learners Program.

• Learn more about the English Language Learners Program.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in English as a Second Language PreK-12, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student's achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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