ESL Teacher (Grades: K-4)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Dallas Independent School District as an ESL Teacher for grades K-4, where you will develop lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and work collaboratively with students and staff. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Texas teacher certification. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and educational excellence within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Willingness to remain current with latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
• Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
  
  

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
• Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
  
  

Work Locations

Moseley Elementary

Job

Teacher-English as a Second Language

Schedule

Full-time

Minimum Salary

64,000.00

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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