Secondary English as a Second Language Teacher

Secondary English as a Second Language Teacher

Deadline: September 2, 2026

District/Organization: Watervliet Public School

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Must meet all of the following requirements:

• NS endorsement on teaching certificate

• Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with a K-12 certificate

• Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience as a teacher of language development or language arts

• Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who also have a certification as a Spanish World Languages teacher (FF endorsement)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the district's/school's instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of student information (FERPA/HIPPA).
• Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance.
• Work cooperatively with building staff.
• Regular, timely and predictable attendance.
• Be responsible to the designated supervisor(s) for assignments and directions at what, how, when and to whom specific aide duties are to be performed.

E-mail: Dmuth@watervlietps.org

Website: Link

Attachments: ESL-Job-Posting-2026-Google-Docs.pdf

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