Spark Schools - ESL Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools is seeking an ESL Teacher to provide exceptional educational services to special needs students. This full-time role offers competitive stipends over three years and requires a Bachelor's degree in education along with relevant teaching licenses. Join a supportive environment focused on motivating students and fostering independence.

Benefits

Extra stipends totaling $30,000 over three years

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience with a renewable license.
• Must have a Virginia teaching license or be eligible for one.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in specialized areas and motivate them to achieve potential.
• Assist in developing individualized instructional programs and maintain records.

Skills

Teaching special needs students

Motivating students

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

Virginia Collegiate Professional License

Job description

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Job Description

EARN AN EXTRA $30,000 AFTER TAXES IN STIPENDS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE YEARS

Job Description

EARN AN EXTRA $30,000 AFTER TAXES IN STIPENDS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE YEARS

POSITION TITLE: TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teaching and training special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• 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.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of special needs students; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Some teaching specialties (i.e. music, art,

physical education, etc.) may require hearing, vision, physical coordination and/or exertion and effort in excess of those listed above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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 with appropriate endorsement to teach specific subject area. Must also possess a minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience with a renewable license.

Detailed licensure information is available from the Virginia Department of Education online at:

VDOE Teaching Licensure

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary Rate Range Based on the Teacher Pay Scale

Effective Date SY 2025 - 2026

Job Description View Attachment

EARN AN EXTRA $30,000 AFTER TAXES IN STIPENDS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE YEARS

POSITION TITLE: TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

OVERTIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teaching and training special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• 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.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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