ELL/ESL Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Arlington Community Schools•Arlington, TN
2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ESL Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality English language instruction to multilingual learners in grades K–12. The teacher will deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and ELPA21 standards, supporting students in developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while promoting academic achievement across content areas.

Requirements

  • Valid TN Teaching license with appropriate ESL (PreK-12) endorsement
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and district requirements regarding English learners
  • Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated
  • Knowledge and understanding of second language acquisition theory, second language acquisition theory and culturally responsive teaching practices (e.g., SIOP model)
  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool and TN PULSE) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct ESL instruction to English Learners (ELs) in pull-out and/or co-teaching classroom settings
  • Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards and ELPA21 standards
  • Administer and interpret language proficiency assessments (ELPA21 Screener and ELPA21 Summative)
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to support EL students in content-area instruction
  • Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) as required
  • Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation for compliance
  • Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and language development
  • Participate in IEP, 504, and RTI meetings as appropriate
  • Support compliance with federal, state, and district policies regarding English Learners
  • Present and engage in ongoing professional development related to ESL best practices
  • Ability to analyze student data and use it to inform instruction
  • Utilize and access student information systems (TNPulse, Powerschool, AIMSWEB, etc.) to manage caseloads, create ILPs, administer assessments, collect data, etc.
  • Differentiate instruction and activities for varying English proficiency levels
  • Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities
  • Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations
  • Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct
  • Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutor students as requested
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by the Principal, Superintendent or designee
  • Supervises students as designated on the class roster and caseload.
  • Also supervises students in general common areas when class is not in session.
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