ESOL Instructional Coach

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District seeks an ESOL InstructionalCoach to work with teachers to boost ML students' achievement. The role ensures district, state, and national guidelines are met and coordinates ESOL program improvements across schools.

The coach will provide research-based instructional strategies, supervise classroom observations, and support professional development to align ESOL practices with CCSS and ML standards.

Qualifications

• Currently certified ESOL teacher or eligible to obtain SC certificate within 60 days.
• Masters in ESOL or related field preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of CCSS and SC ML standards; ability to implement district curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in meeting ML students' academic needs.
• Provide instructional strategies to improve English proficiency and achievement.
• Conduct classroom observations and give feedback to improve instruction.
• Develop improvement plans with district/school administrators for ML students.
• Deliver professional development on ESOL requirements and CCSS for ML students.

Skills

ESOL

Bilingual ability

ISTE standards knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in ESOL or related field

SC Professional teaching certificate

Highly Qualified in content area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Interactive whiteboards

Student response systems

Job description

• Position Type: Certified - District Office
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: DISTRICT OFFICE

POSITION PURPOSE:

The ESOL InstructionalCoach will work directly with teachers to bring about improvements in the classroom that will positively impact student achievement. Must ensure that the goals and requirements of the programs are met as relates to district, state, regional and national guidelines or mandates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teachers in meeting the academic needs of MLstudents.
• Work effectively with all other instructional coaches to provide support to teachers.
• Create a system of improvement to constantly evaluate the effectiveness of instruction to MLstudents and provide guidance to the district and schools.
• Use a variety of student and subgroup performance data to implement research-based strategies to increase MLachievement, including techniques to improve and coordinate a system of support for MLstudents.
• Provide effective, research-based, instructional strategies to all classroom and ESOL teachers to improve the English proficiency and academic achievement of MLstudents.
• Provide guidance to classroom teachers on accommodating and modifying instruction, assessment and grading of MLstudents.
• Provide professional development to teachers in the implementation of the CCSS specific to MLstudent needs.
• Conduct classroom observations to provide feedback and assistance with improving instruction for MLstudents.
• Consult with school and district administration to develop improvement plan and assistance plans for increasing achievement of MLstudents.
• Participate in various district and school meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing ESOL program and curriculum information in support of MLstudents.
• Remain abreast of MLstudent research, trends, and instructional changes to enhance ESOL program knowledge.
• Perform other duties as required to facilitate the progress of the district's support of MLstudents.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by theChief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid South Carolina Professionalteaching certificate or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• If required, must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.
• Masters Degree in ESOL or related field is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of CCSS and SC MLstandards and of the district curriculum and instructional practices.
• Possess oral and written fluency in English. Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience as an ESOL and classroom teacher preferred. Experience with multicultural environments preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years experience as a certified classroom teacher using educational technology with K-12 students preferred.
• Recent experience with a wide variety of technologies including mobile technology, Cybersafety, website content development, presentation creation, Microsoft applications, interactive whiteboards, student response systems, and various educational technology programs and hardware.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and communicate information clearly and concisely in a manner that meets the needs of teachers and students.
• Extensive knowledge of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for teachers, administrators, and students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO:

Chief Instructional Services Officer

DAYS PER YEAR:

195

SALARY CLASSIFICATION:

Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP:

Certified

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 9/12/2026 10:08:41 PM CST.