ELL/ESOL Teacher — Long-Term Substitute (Jan 2027)

Danbury Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembroke Elementary School in Danbury, CT is seeking a committed TESOL teacher to support multilingual learners with targeted ELD instruction and bilingual academic support. The substitute role emphasizes collaboration with content-area teachers and outreach to families in Spanish when appropriate, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Ideal candidates hold CT ELL or Bilingual Education certifications, a Bachelor's in Education, and experience in diverse school settings.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of second language acquisition and ELD standards.
• Proven ability to work with multilingual learners and families.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues and administrators.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive pedagogy.
• Familiarity with ELP assessments (LAS Links, WIDA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bilingual academic support in collaboration with content-area teachers.
• Differentiate instruction based on language proficiency and needs.
• Monitor student progress in language and academics using data.
• Maintain documentation for student performance and program compliance.
• Communicate with families, outreach in Spanish when appropriate.
• Create welcoming, inclusive, linguistically rich classrooms.
• Participate in school teams and collaborate with educators.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning on language development.

Skills

ELD knowledge

Bilingual education

Multilingual learners

Communication & collaboration

Organization & time management

Education

CT ELL cert (111)

Bilingual Education cert (009)

Bachelor's in Education

Master's preferred

Tools

LAS Links

WIDA

Job description

Pembroke Elementary School in Danbury, CT is seeking a committed TESOL teacher to support multilingual learners with targeted ELD instruction and bilingual academic support. The substitute role emphasizes collaboration with content-area teachers and outreach to families in Spanish when appropriate, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Ideal candidates hold CT ELL or Bilingual Education certifications, a Bachelor's in Education, and experience in diverse school settings.