Adult Vocational ESL Teacher 2026/2027 - Folsom Cordova Adult School

Folsom Cordova Unified School District•Rancho Cordova, CA

About The Position

Folsom Cordova Unified School District is seeking a part-time Adult Vocational ESL Teacher for Folsom Cordova Adult School. The teacher serves as an instructional specialist, planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction for groups and individual students in assigned classes and subject areas. The role works collaboratively with colleagues through shared planning, data analysis, and Professional Learning Communities to improve instructional practices and student outcomes. The teacher provides a learning environment that respects individual differences and student dignity, supports student success, and fosters educational excellence. The position includes instructional, assessment, classroom management, student supervision, recordkeeping, communication, curriculum development, and broader school-community responsibilities. The teacher works under the immediate supervision and direction of the principal, or a staff member designated by the principal. Applicants must hold an eligible California teaching credential with the specified English learner or ESL authorization. New credential program graduates may be considered with a program letter confirming completion of requirements and the completion date. Employment is conditional on required clearances, credential verification, and Board of Trustees approval. Applications must be submitted online through Ed-Join with the required attachments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A valid California Single Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization or CLAD; a Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization; an Education Specialist Instruction Credential with English Learner Authorization; or an Adult Education Teaching Credential with authorization in English as a Second Language.
New credential program graduates may be considered if they provide a program letter stating that requirements have been met and giving the completion date.
Employment requires DOJ clearance/background check, AB 2534 Egregious Misconduct Check, TB clearance, a valid California driver’s license, verification of appropriate California credentials, and Board of Trustees approval.
Applicants must submit an online Ed-Join application with scanned required documents attached; incomplete applications will not be considered. Required documents listed are a credential copy, letter of introduction, and resume.

Nice To Haves

Desire to collaborate with peers to support Professional Learning Community growth and goals.
Comfort navigating and learning new technology platforms.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
Organization, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
Ability to support diverse individual student needs, including emotional, academic, and mental health needs.
Effective and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.
A positive and welcoming presence.
Ability to use data and analytic tools to make educational decisions.
Ability to adapt instructional techniques to students’ individual needs.

Responsibilities

Plan, carry out, and evaluate instructional activities for groups and individual students in assigned classes and subject areas.
Identify and select instructional materials to meet students’ needs and establish measurable standards of student performance.
Assist district and site specialists in identifying, assessing, and addressing student health, attitude, and learning concerns.
Administer group tests as required and use assessment results to identify student needs and plan instruction.
Communicate with students and parents or legal guardians about student progress and the school program.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, achievement, and attendance, and prepare required forms and reports.
Use varied teaching methods and develop and implement lesson plans aligned with student needs, state frameworks, and district policies and guidelines.
Maintain professional competence through professional growth and attend district workshops, in-services, or college classes to stay current with teaching methods and procedures.
Develop or use course outlines and long-range lesson plans, and prepare goals and objectives for assigned classes.
Participate in developing and implementing school and district curriculum and other educational initiatives.
Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning and encourage constructive student behavior with firmness, fairness, and empathy.
Apply relevant education codes, board policies, district regulations, and school procedures in the classroom and areas of assigned supervision.
Work cooperatively with school staff and coordinate the work of aides, assistants, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
Maintain classroom equipment, materials, and records concerning student accountability for school property; instruct students in proper use and care of property.
Ensure student safety and welfare in the classroom and provide assigned supervision, including during passing periods, recess, and before and after school.
Attend required meetings and be punctual at prescribed functions.
Follow professional ethics standards, collaborate with site administration on budgets, and seek to resolve staff differences through appropriate channels.
Provide supervision as assigned by the principal or designee and participate in extracurricular activities to promote school-community relationships.
Collaborate with peers to support the team’s and school’s Professional Learning Community growth and goals.
Use technology platforms and data and analytic tools to support educational decisions, and adapt instructional techniques to individual student needs.
Build positive relationships with students and families and communicate professionally with students, families, and colleagues.