ESL Teacher - Secondary (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Frisco ISD; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate ESL Teacher to enhance English Learner student achievement. This role involves supporting teachers through professional learning, implementing effective instructional strategies, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English Language Arts and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for students. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of English Learners and helping them thrive academically. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your professional skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ESL Certification and Texas Teacher Certification preferred.
• Extensive training in language-rich instructional strategies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESL learning opportunities for staff and serve as the teacher of record for ESL classes.
• Support implementation of state standards and improve classroom instruction quality.

Skills

Knowledge of English Language Arts TEKS

Ability to support adult learners

Extensive training in language-rich instructional strategies

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Valid Texas Secondary Teacher Certification in ELAR

ESL Certification/Endorsement

Job description

ESL Teacher - Secondary (In Anticipation of Future Openings) JobID: 6486

• Position Type:
  ESL
  
• Date Posted:
  1/28/2025
  
• Location:
  Campus To Be Assigned
  
• Date Available:
  August 2025
  
• Closing Date:
  05/02/2025
  

Job Title: ESL Teacher - Secondary (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept/School: Assigned Middle or High School Campus
Work Year: 184 Days
Base Salary: Teacher Pay Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ESL Teacher will assist with closing the English Learner (EL) student achievement gap and accelerate learning for EL students by building content teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning and implementation of effective language-rich instructional practices. Under the direction of the ESL Coordinator and in conjunction with the campus administrative staff, the ESL teacher supports and provides job embedded training and capacity building in order to improve classroom linguistic instruction that leads to improved English Learner student achievement. An ESL Teacher is one who supports others in building their teaching skills, assists in application of new knowledge, and provides ongoing learning and sustainment. The ESL Teacher increases the overall quality of effective classroom instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree preferred
Valid Texas Secondary Teacher Certification in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
ESL Certification/Endorsement
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of English Language Arts TEKS
Ability to support adult learners
Extensive training in language-rich and sheltered instructional strategies
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Serve as the lead language learner through modeling and facilitating ESL learning opportunities for campus staff.
2. Serve as the teacher of record for ESL classes.
3. Support the implementation of state standards including the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) through district adopted curricula and use of effective sheltered instructional strategies.
4. Increase the quality and effectiveness of language-rich classroom instruction through collaborating, co-planning, co-teaching cycle completion, fostering trusting relationships with staff and supporting the learning process.
5. Build sheltered instructional capacity with campus teams through a gradual release model including facilitating conversations during team or teacher collaborations to assist with determining language-rich instructional decisions.
6. Support and communicate campus and District initiatives.
7. Foster a shared responsibility between campuses and the District to know every student by name and need.
8. Assist District and campus administration in identifying ESL programmatic growth areas for the campus and grade-level/department teams.
9. Meet regularly with campus administrators to monitor EL students’ progress and develop responsive plans to address student needs.
10. Partner and plan professional learning with campus instructional coaches and department heads to improve outcomes for EL students.
11. Assist teachers in interpreting test data and learning to use it to adjust instruction linguistically.
12. Exhibit a high level of ethics and confidentiality in regard to student and teacher records and classroom performance.
13. Collaboratively develop lessons to implement a co-teach model that fulfills the requirements of the District's ESL program.
14. Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the proficiency levels and needs of EL students.
15. Develop and implement effective lessons for ESL classes.
16. Conduct assessment of student proficiency levels and use the results to plan instructional activities and linguistic accommodations.
17. Coordinate the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) testing for assigned campus.
18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, ESL department meetings, ILA department meetings, and serve on staff committees as required.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025 (4:00 PM CDT)

Approved By: Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Date: 1/28/2025
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.