ENL Teacher- Fall Creek Elementary

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

Ithaca City School District invites applicants for an ENL Teacher at Fall Creek Elementary. Responsibilities include teaching ENL to multilingual learners in grades K–5, collaborating with classroom teachers, and implementing differentiated instruction aligned to NYS standards.

Focus on cultural responsiveness and family communication. Ideal candidates will use assessment data to monitor progress and support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of commitments to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, and will support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages or English as a Second Language. Reciprocity may apply for out-of-state teachers.
• Experience with diverse student populations and commitment to culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a New Language (ENL) to K–5 multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support language development and access to grade-level curriculum.
• Plan and implement differentiated, culturally responsive instruction aligned with NYS Learning Standards and CR Part 154.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Communicate and collaborate with families, teachers, and support staff to ensure student success.

Education

New York State ESL Certification

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: ENL Teacher -Fall Creek Elementary

Brief Description: Teach English as a New Language (ENL) to multilingual learners in grades K–5 through integrated and stand-alone instruction. Collaborate and co‑teach with classroom teachers to support language development and access to grade‑level curriculum. Plan and implement differentiated, culturally responsive instruction aligned with NYS Learning Standards and CR Part 154 requirements. Use assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress. Support students' academic, social, and emotional needs while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Communicate and collaborate with families, teachers, and support staff to ensure student success.

Location(s): Fall Creek

Anticipated Start Date: 11/11/2026

Posting Dates:10/29/2026- 11/6/2026

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: .5

Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample A writing sample is required for the application to be completed. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co‑curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages or English as a Second Language. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity. The option of reciprocity still requires that you apply for New York State Certification and meet necessary requirements.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range:$56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

About Us:

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.