Classroom Teacher / English as a Second Language (ESL) English Learners (EL) Teacher, K-6

Job Description:

Position Title: English Learners (EL) Teacher, K-6

School/Department: Highcrest Elementary School

Start Date: August 17, 2026 (start of 2026-2027 school year)

Compensation: $57,847-$114,618 (full-time annual)

Application deadline: Position will remain open until filled

• School-based identification and screening of EL-eligible students, based on state and district guidelines;
• School-based communication to parents of EL status (Initial/Continuing/Exiting);
• Development of school-based ELL servicing schedule;
• Implementation of the district EL curriculum based on grade and proficiency level;
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 EL instruction;
• Selecting and sharing modification/accommodations for school-based ELL students;
• Collection and analysis of school-based EL performance data (curriculum-based and state assessments);
• Assessment of ELs through curriculum-based, benchmark, and state proficiency testing;
• Reporting of curriculum-based and assessment performance to students, classroom/support teachers, parents and principal;
• Coaching of classroom teachers in the implementation of content-based Tier I classroom EL instructional strategies and development of EL awareness in school-based instructional stakeholders using current research, best practices, and materials;
• Provides professional development to teachers individually, grade level groups, and collectively in faculty and staff meetings;
• Attend school-based student consults, PPTs, and retention meetings;
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction;
• This position has no evaluation responsibilities;
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Principal.

Qualifications:

• Ability to articulate specific knowledge of current theory, best practices, and student advocacy;
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community;
• Ability to bring research-based insight to curriculum development in order to improve student achievement;
• Knowledge of best practice in instruction and assessment;
• Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum;
• Ability to read, interpret and summarize assessment results including standardized tests (including TELL, LAS Links, etc.);
• Ability to author routine reports, analysis, and correspondence;
• Ability to speak effectively and succinctly before administrators, staff, parents, and students;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Ability to communally reinforce current instructional practices in and diffuse misconceptions surrounding ELs;
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies;
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints;
• Prior experience teaching in ESOL, bilingual, or dual language program(s) preferred;
• Master's Degree in TESOL preferred but not required;
• Multilingual proficiency is a strength but not required.
• Must Possess TESOL Certification (#111), (Pre-K);

All applicants must apply on-line at http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx