Impactful ESL Teacher - Middle & High School

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher for middle/high school students in Portsmouth, Virginia, with immediate starting date for the 2027-2028 school year.

The role involves providing limited direct instruction, computer-assisted services, and supporting student achievement under the supervision of the Building Principal. Candidates must hold a Virginia license or be eligible for endorsement in ESL and related subject areas.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area.
• Portsmouth Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential.
• Assists in developing individualized instructional programs.
• Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas.
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
• Performs administrative functions in computer based applications.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities,
• Performs related tasks as required.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher for middle/high school students in Portsmouth, Virginia, with immediate starting date for the 2027-2028 school year.

The role involves providing limited direct instruction, computer-assisted services, and supporting student achievement under the supervision of the Building Principal. Candidates must hold a Virginia license or be eligible for endorsement in ESL and related subject areas.