Teacher English to Speakers of Other Languages (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students' academic abilities.

Requirements

Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensures that ELs are enrolled following federal, state and district policy- to include the following: prompt requests for transfers of records (within 10 days of enrollment), if necessary, completion of the Home Language Survey administration of any placement tests (K W-APT or WIDA Screener).
Helps parents and families of non-English speaking backgrounds access any necessary and appropriate translation/interpretation services as described by district policy and expectations
Advocates for the equal, fair and respectful treatment of all ELs and their families within the educational setting and community at-large.
Advises for careful scheduling of ELs to receive mainstream academics as well as appropriate ESOL services as described by district instructional models.
Partners and communicates with mainstream teachers to document classroom modifications and accommodations, grades, attendance and other academic or personal needs of ELs.
Supports mainstream classroom teachers’ access to resources, best-practices, strategies and student data necessary to meet the needs of ELs in their classroom.
Provides ESOL Instructional Assistants with a schedule of duties and responsibilities within the appropriate time-frame annually.
Plans and delivers ESOL lessons based on state and district instructional models- including the following: WIDA standards framework, ELD standards and model performance indicators (MPIs).
Ensures that appropriate modifications and accommodations for ELs are- determined by teachers, parents and administration within necessary time-frames, documented for each EL on their individual IMAP, and implemented routinely in all classroom and testing environments.
Conducts and documents, annually, multiple school-based professional developments for faculty and staff and two (by semester) cluster-based parent orientation meetings.
Informs faculty and staff of the laws concerning ELs- especially with regards to- translations/communicating with parents, accommodations and modifications, and state, federal, and district instructional models and accountability measures.
Participates in routine professional development necessary to retain an up-to-date understanding of- all laws and policies that affect ELs classroom practices that meet the requirements of state and district instructional models.
Schedules and completes the annual WIDA ACCESS for ELs 2.0 within the appropriate time-frames for all ELs who have not exited ESOL service based on state criteria.
Monitors routinely the mainstream academic performance and progress of served, waived and exited ELs- including completion of district monitoring documentation.
Updates ESOL Blue Folders/permanent records within the appropriate time-frames- including- distribution of parent notifications and annual waivers (if applicable), updates of placement and monitoring forms.
Guarantees that digital and hard-copy records of ELs are accurate and reflect up-to-date federal, state and district policy- including but not limited to- state guidelines pertaining to the non-duplication of documents, the Home Language Survey, PowerSchool coding, ELL service models and the requirements of the ESOL Blue Folders.
Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
Assists individual students in need of special attention.
Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required.
Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments, etc.
May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours.
Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
Performs related duties as required.