Interim ESL Teacher (K-12)

Rutland Elementary; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County Schools is seeking an Interim ESL Teacher (K-12) to provide instruction and support for ESL/LEP students. The role involves screening, assessing, and tailoring instruction, maintaining student records, and communicating progress with parents and staff.

The position reports to the Federal Programs Supervisor and Building Principal; 200-day schedule; Exempt status. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Tennessee ESL endorsement required. Citizenship or work authorization as required by law.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with ESL endorsement and meets health/physical requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor degree preferred; citizenship/residency or work visa as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, instruction, evaluation and assessment for ESL/LEP students.
• Provide instruction tailored to ESL/LEP students’ level as determined by assessments.
• Maintain records for each student’s instructional program and progress.
• Provide periodic written reports to parents on ESL/LEP students’ progress.
• Refer ESL/LEP students to district guidance and support resources as appropriate.
• Assess newly arriving non-English speaking students.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers on each student’s program.
• Participate in district-provided in-service and teacher training.
• Meet with ESL supervisor or project director regularly; support ESL classroom teachers.
• Assist in project implementation and provide resources as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tennessee teaching license with ESL endorsement

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Interim Dates: 11/2/26-12/18/26

JOB GOAL

Provide instruction to meet the needs of ESL/LEP students

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement for teaching ESL classes; has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

REPORTS TO Federal Programs Supervisor and Building Principal

FLSA STATUS Exempt

SCHEDULE 200 Day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides screening/instruction/evaluation/assessment for non-English speaking and limited proficiency students.
• Provides instruction to each ESL/LEP student appropriate to his/her level as determined by formal assessment.
• Maintains records for each student’s individual and academic instructional program.
• Provides periodic written reports to parents of ESL/LEP students in regard to child’s progress.
• Provides referral to existing guidance and counseling as well as other support resources within the district where appropriate.
• Provides assessment for newly arriving non-English speaking students.
• Confers with classroom teachers regarding each student’s program.
• Participates in in-service and teacher training provided by the district.
• Meets with project director or ESL supervisor at regular intervals.
• Provides support and resource information to ESL classroom teachers.
• Assists in project implementation;
• Attends work regularly and on-time, and:
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Federal Programs Supervisor or his/her designee.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects up to fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Interim ESL Teacher (K-12)

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (\"Central Standard Time\")

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,419 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources , Wilson County Schools
• 415 Harding Dr.
• Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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