ENL Teacher

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools is seeking an English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher for East Lake Elementary, a PreK–5 neighborhood school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The teacher provides English language instruction to help language learners develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and succeed in grade-level content areas. Instruction follows the TN Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards and aligns with the district instructional program. The position includes assessing students’ academic progress and language acquisition, maintaining records and individualized instructional plans, collaborating with general education teachers, fostering a supportive classroom, communicating with families, and participating in professional learning communities. Salary is based on relevant education and experience; the position may be eligible for additional compensation under the Differentiated Compensation Plan.

Requirements

Fluency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.
Ability to work positively as a team member and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
Openness to coaching and feedback to advance student learning and growth.
Professionalism, high personal standards, and integrity.
Valid Tennessee teaching certification in ESOL (K–12), or status as an upcoming graduate of an accredited teacher preparation program. Candidates licensed in another state must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Teach English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to support learners’ success in grade-level content areas.
Plan, organize, and provide instruction using the TN Academic and WIDA English Language Development Standards, aligned with the district’s instructional program and applicable state and federal requirements.
Develop and deliver differentiated lesson plans that address communication skills and enable English learners to access content and meet or exceed learning targets.
Screen potential English learners using the WIDA Screener and submit results to parents and the cumulative record.
Administer academic and language assessments to evaluate progress toward learning targets and language acquisition; maintain accurate student progress records and evidence of growth.
Develop and maintain an individualized instructional plan (LLIP) for each student.
Collaborate with general education teachers on scheduling, instruction, modifications, and assessment for language learners.
Provide a nurturing, supportive, positive classroom environment with high expectations, clear routines, student responsibility, motivation, and challenging instruction.
Coordinate effective home-school communication, including conferences, written communication, parent trainings, meetings and events, and support for childcare, interpreting, and translations.
Participate in professional learning communities, reflect on instruction and leadership, and contribute expertise and time to school goals.