Teacher, ESL (2026-2027 School Year)

WESTFIELD HS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,475 - 69,025; Full time

Job summary

A Texas-based educational institution is seeking an ESL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position focuses on supporting students needing assistance in language arts to ensure their academic success. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and an ESL certificate. Responsibilities involve providing small group support, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with teachers and administrators. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate is essential.
• Possession of an ESL certificate is required.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support through small group instruction for all grades.
• Assist with planning and implementing instructional interventions.
• Monitor academic progress of identified students.

Skills

Knowledge of subjects assigned

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage behavior

Flexible and patient

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University

Valid Texas teaching certificate

ESL Certificate

Job description

Teacher, ESL (2026-2027 School Year)

Job ID: 5581401
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year: 187

Minimum Salary: $62,750

JOB TITLE: ESL Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The ESL Teacher will pull small groups of students needing assistance to give them additional support in LA to ensure their Academic Success.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited College or University
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• ESL Certificate

Preferred:

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and patient

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide additional student support through small groups for all grades
• Assist administrators and teachers with the planning and implementation of effective instructional interventions and tutorials.
• Monitor the progress of identified students following STAAR interventions.
• Monitor the academic progress of identified students following interventions based on CBA data.
• Communicate by maintaining on-going communication with administrators, and classroom teachers.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the principal to further develop the education of the students as a whole.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

SPECIAL FUNDING: This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.

Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.

FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING: The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]