ESL Teacher

TALENT Software Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks an ESL teacher for deaf and hard of hearing students in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment and developing ILPs and individualized lesson plans tailored to students with limited or differing language foundations.

The educator will adapt materials, employ sign-supported strategies, and ensure all students can participate in lessons and activities. This position currently serves two students for 1 hour daily, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Must have background in American Sign Language usage.
• Experience creating ILPs and individualized lesson plans.
• Ability to adapt materials for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Responsibilities

• Create ILPs and individualized lesson plans for students.
• Adapt materials and employ strategies to maximize participation.
• Currently serves two students for 1 hour daily, five days a week; enrollment may change.

Skills

ASL proficiency

ESL background

Deaf/HOH education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tennessee teaching license with ESL endorsement

Job description

Description

An English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for deaf and hard of hearing students specializes in creating a learning environment tailored to the needs of students with a foundation in written or spoken language other than English who have hearing loss. The teacher develops individual learning plans (ILP), individualized lesson plans, adapts materials, and employs strategies to ensure that all students can participate fully in lessons and activities. This position currently serves two students for 1 hour a day, 5 days a week. The number of students can change depending on enrollment. The educator needs to have a background in American Sign Language usage and be able to sign.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with an ESL endorsement

Location

Located in the vibrant city of Knoxville, TN, this position offers the opportunity to work in a community known for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. Knoxville provides a supportive environment for educators and is an excellent place to live and work.