ENL Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The ENL Teacher teaches English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills so English learners can succeed in all grade-level content areas. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards, using differentiated strategies to help students meet or exceed learning targets and access the district’s instructional program. The role includes screening potential English learners, assessing academic and language progress, maintaining records, and developing an individualized instructional plan for each student (LLIP). The teacher collaborates with general education teachers on scheduling, instruction, modifications, and assessments; maintains a supportive classroom environment with high expectations; facilitates home-school communication; and participates in professional learning communities to improve teaching and student learning.

East Brainerd Elementary is a large public school serving more than 1,200 students in a culturally and socio-economically diverse community. Hamilton County Schools describes its mission as helping all students thrive and experience a future without limits. The district offers professional development, collaborative support, innovative teaching practices, and modern facilities.

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 and 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 with an out-of-state teaching license must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide English instruction aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards and coordinated with the district instructional program.
• Develop and deliver differentiated lesson plans that develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in content areas and support access to the district instructional program.
• Screen potential English learners using the WIDA Screener and submit results to parents and the student’s cumulative record.
• Administer academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress toward learning targets and language acquisition goals.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress 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, and positive learning environment with high expectations, clear classroom routines, student responsibility, motivation, and challenging instruction.
• Facilitate frequent home-school communication through conferences, written communication, parent trainings, meetings, and events, including support for childcare, interpreting, and translations.
• Participate actively in professional learning communities and reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing to school goals.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities and resources.
• Supportive administration and collaboration with dedicated educators.
• Well-equipped classrooms and modern facilities, including advanced technology labs and a well-stocked library.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level