Districtwide Middle School ESL Instructor 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY seeks a Districtwide Middle School ESL Instructor. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, valid Kentucky teaching certification with ESL endorsement, and a commitment to bilingual education in a 189‑day calendar.

The position emphasizes planning, instruction, assessment, and collaboration with district services. Starting date is To Be Determined; salary ranges from $50,586 to $89,619 per year with full‑time duties and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment.
• Endorsement or Certification in English as a Second Language

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward achievement of curriculum goals and communicates objectives to students.
• Employs various instructional techniques and media to meet diverse needs.
• Strives to implement the district’s philosophy and instructional goals.
• Assesses student progress and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks district specialist assistance as needed.
• Maintains records as required by policy and regulation.
• Assists administration in enforcing policies and classroom rules.
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Plans and supervises assignments for instructional aides and volunteers and evaluates performance with department heads
• Maintains professional competence and attends staff meetings and committees
• Demonstrates willingness to communicate in more than one language at novice level

Skills

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Districtwide Middle School ESL Instructor 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools MULTILINGUAL & GT SERVICES - Lexington, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5917677

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB DESCRIPTION – Mid ESL Instructor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Mid ESL Instructor

Job Class Code: 4081

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Principal or designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: Teachers, OT/PT, and employment trainers

Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment
• Endorsement or Certification in English as a Second Language

Special Requirements

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date

1/1995

2/1998

7/2012

10/2024

Revision Date

1/1995
2/1998
7/2012
10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Please see the salary schedule here.

A Salary Estimator is available here

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,586 to $89,619 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rose Santiago
• MULTILINGUAL & GT SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]