Teacher English Learner ES (2025-2026)

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides EL Services to English Learners individually and in groups using various teaching methods specific to second language acquisition, while supporting grade level content. This position teaches elementary and/or secondary English Learners.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In education or related degree Required
For elementary position - Must have a current Elementary and ESL Tennessee Teaching certificate or be in an eligible alternative licensure program Required
For secondary position - Must have a current ESL Tennessee Teaching certificate or be in an eligible alternative licensure program Required

Nice To Haves

Prior ESL teaching experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Plans daily lessons to meet the needs of all assigned students and assists students needing additional support.
Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, specifically students acquiring English.
Establishes clear content and language objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Communicates those objectives to students.
Establishes and enforces rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order in their classroom.
Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to celebrate academic successes and to resolve students' behavioral problems.
Designs and implements a variety of formative assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identify gaps in learning.
Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and adjust instructional practices.
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
Creates a positive achievement-oriented learning environment.
Participates in collaborative curriculum development and grade-level and/or school activities of home base school.
Participates in ongoing professional development activities.