Teacher- English as a Second Language (ESL) (Elementary

Position Type:

Other - School-Based/Other Positions - School-Based

Date Posted:

4/24/2025

Location:

School Board OfficeJob Description

Title: TEACHER - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assume responsibility for the instructional program for ELs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold a professional license with endorsement in English as a Second Language preK-12. Demonstrate a willingness to work with all students. Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records. Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns. Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position. Ability to prepare required written reports. Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc. Possess high moral standards and integrity. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Performance Responsibilities:

Plans and prepares for classroom instruction of ELs

Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning

Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs

Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school

Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students

Monitors and assesses student progress

Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students

Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues

Demonstrates positive school-community relations

Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration

Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism

Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction

Contributes to the total school program

Adapt and modify curricula and instruction as required to meet student educational needs

Conduct individual student assessments

Serve as a learning consultant to school colleagues

Work with SBO staff to plan and conduct professional development for regular education staff and EL para educators and tutors

Research and report on developments in the field of EL education

Serve as a member of Child Study, Eligibility, and IEP Committees, as needed

Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator Reports to: Building Administrator Terms of Employment: 200 days a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of (licensed/non-licensed) personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Chief Human Resources Officer

302 Dare Road

Yorktown, VA 23692

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Special Education

302 Dare Road

Yorktown, VA 23692