Instructional Specialist - ESL

Knowledge and Ability • Completion of endorsement courses for ESL desirable

• Strong empathetic interpsonal skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Administers language acquisition and proficiency assessments to students whose primary home language is not English; determines eligibility for ESL programming.

• Instructs students in grades Pre-K through 12 in English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking, and comprehension).

• Prepares lesson materials, activities, and audio-visual aids to support instruction.

• Assists students with content-area subjects and completion of classroom assignments as needed.

• Monitors, assesses, and records student progress in language proficiency.

• Maintains individual files for each identified English Language Learner, including work samples and assessment records.

• Participates in PCCR conferences as requested by the principal.

• Conducts home visits as needed to communicate with parents and coordinate district services.

• Monitors ESL students in mainstream classrooms and collaborates closely with classroom teachers.

• Attends District Alternative Language Services (ALS) meetings and professional development activities.

• Coordinates ALS services with other programs such as Special Education, Title I, and Literacy.

• Prepares and maintains records for audits by school, district, state, and federal officials.

• Assists the District ALS Director with special projects, grants, materials acquisition, and supply ordering.

Description

Benefits

Hourly Rate (2025-2026)

• Year 1: $18.59/hour

• Year 2: $20.93/hour

• Year 3: $23.53/hour

Application Procedure

Complete District Application • Complete online application at:

Attach Required Documentation • Current résumé outlining education and relevant experience.

• Copies of educational transcripts or proof of qualifying education (either 48 semester hours, Associate's degree, or passing score on the Master Teacher Assessment.)

• Any applicable certifications or training records (if required for the position).

• Upload two letters of recommendation

Screening & Interviews • Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.

• Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews with the school principal or hiring committee.

Selection & Notification

• Final candidates will be notified by the District HR Office.

• Employment is contingent on completion of onboarding requirements (new hire paperwork, verification of employment eligibility, background check clearance, and other required documentation).

Background Check

• All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to employment.