English Second Language Coach

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a Certified ESL Coach to support elementary and secondary teachers with EL pedagogy, differentiated scaffolds, and effective communication with families. You will lead data-driven instruction, model lessons, develop professional development, and mentor first-year ESL teachers, aligning practices with division policies and standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across schools and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of second language acquisition pedagogy and EL best practices.
• Experience guiding teachers in instructional planning and delivery.
• Ability to analyze data to inform EL instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist ESL and classroom teachers in setting EL goals and planning.
• Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data and plan instruction.
• Develop and present professional development on ESL practices.
• Mentor first-year ESL teachers and monitor coaching progress.
• Model lessons and co-plan with teachers to strengthen language development.

Skills

Coaching

Data analysis

Collaboration

Leadership

EL pedagogy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Certified - Position - English Second Language Teacher

Job Number 3700275064

Start Date

Open Date 10/29/2026

Closing Date 11/06/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Elementary Teaching and Learning, the position is responsible for providing coaching to elementary and secondary teachers in implementing effective practices for English Learner (EL) pedagogy. This includes utilizing differentiated scaffolds, supports, and strategies tailored to English Learners at different proficiency levels. Additionally, the position assists teachers in effectively communicating with parents, classroom teachers, and administrators to advocate for the academic requirements of English Learners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and classroom teachers in crafting, implementing, and reflecting upon goals in relation to EL needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to analyze and interpret student data to plan instruction.
• Build positive relationships with staff.
• Provide leadership and support to teachers to increase their knowledge of second language development as well as instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan instruction and model lessons in teachers' classrooms, and plan instruction and implementation of appropriate resources to enhance the success of students and teachers.
• Develop and present professional development opportunities for all teachers regarding best practices in ESL and instructional planning and delivery.
• Maintain various forms of documentation and records regarding EL instruction co-teaching, observations, co-planning, pre and post-observation meetings, and coaching cycle meetings.
• Assist teachers with the analysis of student data and use the results to collaboratively design and coordinate the implementation of appropriate strategies for daily instruction as well as long-term plans.
• Mentor new teachers by assisting with implementing instructional delivery, instructional strategies, and cohesively planned lessons relative to second language acquisition.
• Initiate a coaching cycle with each first-year ESL teacher and monitor progress.
• Observe all first-year, new, and new to the division, ESL teachers and initiate goals for instructional improvement.
• Engage in student-centered coaching and coaching cycles by implementing best coaching practices: co-planning, co-teaching, and micro-modeling.
• Engage in research-based professional development and apply learned professional development practices.
• Build teacher instructional and leadership capacity.
• Attend all ESL coach training sessions and meetings.
• Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of second language acquisition pedagogy, effective instructional practices for ELs, VBCPS curriculum and policies, and techniques for integrating EL pedagogy and best practices into curriculum; thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to purposefully infuse technology into the curriculum; ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies; ability to work effectively with colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents, and community; ability to use diagnostic data to tailor instruction to meet the needs of students; excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university, and at least 5 years of successful ESL teaching experience is preferred. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education with an ESL Endorsement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: [phone] (voice); [phone] (TDD) or email at: [e-mail].