English as a Second Language/English Language Development Teacher
Green Avenue Administration Building
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Job summary
William Penn School District in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania is seeking an English as a Second Language/English Language Development Teacher at Green Avenue Administration Building. The role focuses on planning and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with state standards.
The ideal candidate differentiates instruction, communicates with students and families, contributes to assessments, and serves as Academic Advisor while collaborating with staff to support equity and access.
Qualifications
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate ESL/ELD lessons aligned to state standards.
- Differentiate instruction and implement IEP accommodations.
- Utilize data to inform instructional decisions (PVAAS, PSSA, Keystone).
Responsibilities
- Plan lessons, differentiate instruction, and maintain high standards.
- Communicate regularly with students and parents.
- Serve as Academic Advisor and participate in proctoring/testing.
- Maintain records in SIS and collaborate with peers.
Skills
Education
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Job description
William Penn School District Green Avenue Administration Building - Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps
Pennsylvania Instructional Certification: English as a Second LanguageK-12 Program Specialist
According to Negotiated Contract
Immediately
Last Updated: June 29, 2026
The William Penn School District is Located in southeastern Delaware County and serves approximately 5,000 students who reside in Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs. We share a collective vision to educate, nurture and empower all students to become career and/or college ready.
The ideal candidate will support the District’s mission and vision, and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.
- Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons in the assigned content area(s); differentiate instruction for all students; implement IEP accommodations and modifications.
- Maintain all assigned courses to high standards, adjust lessons and assessments as necessary.
- Gather resources that assist in addressing/incorporating state standards into lessons, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Regularly monitor and maintain student attendance expectations.
- Monitor and analyze assessment data to support informed instructional decision-making (including but not limited to PVAAS, Keystone, PSSA, etc.)
- Provide timely feedback to students in order to support students to reach content mastery goals/targets.
- Serve as Academic Advisor to an assigned caseload of students, following established procedures.
- Participate in proctoring state-mandated testing, school field trips, community outreach, and marketing events, including overnight stays.
- Collaborate effectively with department and cohort peers to ensure academic goals are appropriate and instructional strategies are effective to reach identified student outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and information in SIS, following established procedures.
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
- Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting and attaining the goals as outlined inFocus Forward 2025.
- Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
- Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) including, but not limited to, Schoology and Canvas
- Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
- Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
- Courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
- Receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College
- Pennsylvania Instructional Certification:English as a Second LanguageK-12 Program Specialist
- Eligible for a Pennsylvania driver's license at time of hire
Master’s in Education or related field of study
2+ years' experience teaching in educational environments
Current clearances as required by PA Department of Education:
- Copy of Act 33(PA Child Abuse History)
- Copy of Act 34(PA Criminal Background Check)
- Copy of Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting Background Check)
- Copies of Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release) forms from prior employers
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
Clarity of vision at varying distances
Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Frequent sitting, standing and walking
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
Occasional pulling, pushing
Level of Compensation:Commensurate with ExperienceDisclaimer:The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All open employment positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
William Penn School District Green Avenue Administration Building - Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in William Penn School District
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
English Language LearnerTeacher
Pennsylvania Instructional Certification: English as a Second LanguageK-12 Program Specialist
According to Negotiated Contract
Immediately
Last Updated: June 29, 2026
The William Penn School District is Located in southeastern Delaware County and serves approximately 5,000 students who reside in Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs. We share a collective vision to educate, nurture and empower all students to become career and/or college ready.
The ideal candidate will support the District’s mission and vision, and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.
- Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons in the assigned content area(s); differentiate instruction for all students; implement IEP accommodations and modifications.
- Maintain all assigned courses to high standards, adjust lessons and assessments as necessary.
- Gather resources that assist in addressing/incorporating state standards into lessons, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Regularly monitor and maintain student attendance expectations.
- Monitor and analyze assessment data to support informed instructional decision-making (including but not limited to PVAAS, Keystone, PSSA, etc.)
- Provide timely feedback to students in order to support students to reach content mastery goals/targets.
- Serve as Academic Advisor to an assigned caseload of students, following established procedures.
- Participate in proctoring state-mandated testing, school field trips, community outreach, and marketing events, including overnight stays.
- Collaborate effectively with department and cohort peers to ensure academic goals are appropriate and instructional strategies are effective to reach identified student outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and information in SIS, following established procedures.
- Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
- Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
- Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting and attaining the goals as outlined inFocus Forward 2025.
- Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
- Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) including, but not limited to, Schoology and Canvas
- Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
- Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
- Courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
- Receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College
- Pennsylvania Instructional Certification:English as a Second LanguageK-12 Program Specialist
- Prior ELS/ELD teaching experience desirable
- Eligible for a Pennsylvania driver's license at time of hire
Master’s in Education or related field of study
2+ years' experience teaching in educational environments
Current clearances as required by PA Department of Education:
- Copy of Act 33(PA Child Abuse History)
- Copy of Act 34(PA Criminal Background Check)
- Copy of Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting Background Check)
- Copies of Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release) forms from prior employers
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
Clarity of vision at varying distances
Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Frequent sitting, standing and walking
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
Occasional pulling, pushing
Level of Compensation:Commensurate with ExperienceDisclaimer:The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All open employment positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
Position Type: Full-time 10-month
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