ENL Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools’ Howard School in Chattanooga seeks an ENL/ESOL teacher to help students access content and succeed across subjects. You will plan differentiated instruction aligned with TN Academic and WIDA standards, and screen ELs using WIDA tools.

You will assess language progress, maintain student records, and develop individualized plans while collaborating with general education teachers and supporting families as part of The Tiger Way.

Qualifications

• Fluency in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.
• Committed to high academic achievement for all students.
• Able to work well in a team and take feedback constructively.
• Tennessee ESOL certification for K-12 or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Teach English language skills to enable ELs to access content across subjects.
• Plan, organize and deliver instruction aligned with TN Academic and WIDA standards.
• Screen ELs using WIDA Screener and communicate results to families.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records of growth.
• Develop LLIPs and collaborate with general education teachers.

Skills

ESOL Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The Howard School is a historic 9–12 high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, grounded in a rich legacy of pride, perseverance, community, and the Hustlin’ Tiger tradition. As Chattanooga’s oldest public school, we honor our history while creating limitless possibilities for our students.

Under the leadership of Executive Principal Charhonda Gardner, a proud Howard alumna, our commitment is Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day. We believe every student deserves to belong, be challenged, and have access to rigorous learning that prepares them for college, career, and life.

Howard offers dynamic Future Ready and Career and Technical Education opportunities, including the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation with branded partner Erlanger, Hospitality and Tourism with branded partner Rock City Enterprises, as well as Welding, Cosmetology, and Digital Arts. These pathways provide students with authentic experiences and skills connected to their futures.

At Howard, we are building on a powerful legacy while creating what comes next. Through The Tiger Way, we cultivate a culture of high expectations, strong relationships, student thinking, and belonging.

We are Howard. We are Hustlin’ Tigers. Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day.

Responsibilities

The ENL Teacher teaches the English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing to the extent that the language learner will achieve success in all content areas at grade level.

1. Teaching & Learning:
   
   
   
   • Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English using the TN Academic and WIDA English Language Development Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
   
   
   • Develop and deliver lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.
   
   
   • Screen all potential ELs using the WIDA Screener. Submit the results to parents and cumulative record.
   
   
   • Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition. Maintains complete and accurate records of students’ progress and evidence of growth and progress.
   
   
   • Develops and maintains individualized instructional plans for each student (LLIP).
   
   
   • Collaborates with general education teachers of language learners with scheduling , instruction, modifications, and assessment.
   
   
   
   


2. Classroom Culture: Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.


3. Family & Community: Facilitate frequent and effective home-school communication by coordinating conferences, written communication, parent trainings and other meetings/events, and administrative support for childcare, interpreting, translations, etc.


4. Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrates fluency in all four language domains: reading writing, listening, and speaking


• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students


• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families


• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students


• Professional with high personal standards and integrity

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in ESOL (K-12) or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license


• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.