EL TEACHER - 195 DAY

IMDiversity; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks an EL Teacher at Graham Park MS in Triangle, VA for a 195-day schedule. The role requires on-site presence and focuses on accelerating English language acquisition for multilingual learners across math, language arts, science and social studies.

The teacher serves as a liaison between ELs, families and teachers, implements EL program procedures, and provides Sheltered Instruction. This position emphasizes collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and ongoing professional learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge of second language acquisition and acculturation processes.
• Knowledge of research, legal requirements, program models, and methodological approaches specific to multilingual learners.
• Knowledge of techniques for teaching English, reading, and content to multilingual learners.
• Knowledge of approved assessments used for program placement and monitoring of student achievement.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures in implementing a formal EL program that is in compliance with all laws regarding requirements for English Learners.
• Native or near-native proficiency in all the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in English is required

Responsibilities

• Delivers rigorous Sheltered Instruction to ELs to accelerate English and content knowledge.
• Collaborates with school staff to co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess as scheduling requires.
• Monitors progress and advocates for ELs’ participation in all aspects of their academic schedule, school activities, and programs as appropriate.
• Maintains ongoing communication with EL families in comprehensible language and utilizes interpretation resources as applicable.
• Implements PWCS EL Program procedures and maintains required documentation.

Skills

Second language acquisition knowledge

Multilingual learners instruction

Collaboration with staff

Professional learning leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

EL TEACHER - 195 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060218

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Graham Park MS

LOCATION: Triangle,VA

POSITION TITLE: EL TEACHER - 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position accelerates the learning or acquisition of English for English language learners (ELLs) and the academic content of math, language arts, science, and social studies in order for LEP students to achieve passing classroom expectations, passing SOL scores, and meet graduation requirements. This position provides cross-cultural information about the American school system and being a student in an American school for LEP students. This position serves as a liaison between the LEP student and all his/her classroom teachers and their families and the school. This position implements all ESOL program procedures in order to be in compliance with legal responsibilities. This position provides leadership and consultation as the second language expert/specialist to all staff in a school.

Job Description

DAYS: 195

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Part Time

Teacher, EL

Job Code: 000480 Job Title: Teacher, EL

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To: Principal or Department Supervisor Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for accelerating English language acquisition and academic content learning in math, language arts, science, and social studies for multilingual learners. It ensures students have the academic English language to meet classroom expectations, achieve passing SOL scores, and fulfill graduation requirements. The role involves direct teaching responsibilities by providing instruction tailored to the needs of English learners (ELs). It also provides cross-cultural information about the U.S. school system and student expectations. Additionally, it serves as a liaison between ELs, their classroom teachers, families, and the school community. This position implements all English Learner Program procedures to comply with state and federal requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030".
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Delivers rigorous and targeted instruction to English Learners (ELs) to accelerate their academic English and content-area knowledge aligned with Prince William County Schools’ content and ELD curriculum
• Provides Sheltered Instruction tailored to students designated English Language Proficiency levels, utilizing division-approved instructional delivery models that best support their learning needs
• Collaborates with school staff to co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess as scheduling requires
• Monitors progress, promotes, and advocates for ELs’ participation in all aspects of their academic schedule, school activities, and programs as appropriate
• Makes recommendations to general education staff about the types of instructional and assessment accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each EL whether within the School Division or state by convening a Limited English Proficiency Review Committee and communicates those recommendations to parents
• Serves as the second language acquisition specialist to school staff by maintaining a high knowledge base of the latest research, laws, most effective practices, and issues in the field
• Serves as a liaison between ELs, their families, and the school, especially with respect to cultural and language differences, and provides cross-cultural information to all parties that foster positive relationships
• Provides professional learning to school staff as necessary and/or requested on the second language acquisition and acculturation processes, sheltered instruction, the latest research, and/or most effective practices in teaching English learners
• Collaborates with educators in programs such as Special Education, Gifted Education, and others to advocate for appropriate EL identification
• Participates in division-level professional learning required of all staff at a given grade level
• Participates in all required EL Program professional learning to remain knowledgeable, skilled, and current with all program procedures and requirements
• Collaborates in school meetings where EL representation is needed, such as school councils and multicultural committees
• Maintains ongoing communication and engagement with the families of ELs in comprehensible language while utilizing division-wide interpretation and translation resources as applicable
• Annually assesses all English Learners (ELs) K-12 as necessary with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-approved English language proficiency assessment
• Implements all procedures of the EL Program as outlined in PWCS Regulation 600-4, posted guidance from the Student Opportunity and Multilingual Services Department, and in written communication such as notices and memos by the supervisors of EL instruction to be in compliance with the law and school division policies
• Maintains appropriate and required documentation on every EL in the Service Delivery Plan in the HUB student information system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of second language acquisition and acculturation processes
• Knowledge of research, legal requirements, program models, and methodological approaches specific to multilingual learners
• Knowledge of techniques for teaching English, reading, and content to multilingual learners
• Knowledge of approved assessments used for program placement and monitoring of student achievement
• Knowledge of administrative procedures in implementing a formal EL program that is in compliance with all laws regarding requirements for English Learners
• Native or near-native proficiency in all the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in English is required
• Bilingualism in the language most represented by the students is an asset, not a requirement, unless the program model is a bilingual one, in which case, native or near-native proficiency in all skills of the target language of the program is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with all staff in a school and provide ongoing professional learning and leadership as a specialist in second language acquisition

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments

State

Possession of a collegiate professional, postgraduate professional, or appropriate vocational certificate/license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement in ESL; must be eligible for the Virginia State Certification Program

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.