Teacher - English as a Second Language

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

TEACHER             

WORKING TITLE

English as a Second Language Teacher

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

ESL-Academics

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not eligible for hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Plans, instructs, and organizes instructional environments that help multilingual learners improve oral and literacy skills and develop academic language in English.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of the second language learning pedagogy;
• Extensive knowledge of instructional delivery methods, including the use of classroom technology;
• Extensive knowledge of effective classroom and behavior management techniques for students;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google apps;
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs);
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills;
• Ability to meet the required English language proficiency criteria;
• Ability to be a reflective practitioner who exemplifies an asset-based mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication

techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Experience teaching multilingual learners

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in education or ESL.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) assessments and curriculum and North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fosters an inclusive, culturally and linguistically supportive environment for multilingual learners and collaborates with staff to ensure consistent support schoolwide.
2. Plans, delivers, and aligns instruction with the goals and objectives of the North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards.
3. Monitors multilingual learners' language progress.
4. Adheres to all policies and procedures governing instructional staff's responsibilities, duties, and conduct.
5. Interacts effectively with students, staff, families, and administration to support and promote the ESL program.
6. Engages families of multilingual learners through different educational opportunities.
7. Adheres to copyright laws and other laws and guidelines about the distribution and use of resources.
8. Maintains paperwork in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements, including Multilingual Learner (ML) Plans and parent notification letters.
9. Collaborates with the ESL Department in the initial identification and screening of potential multilingual learners.
10. Collaborates with the school Testing Coordinator during the annual English language development assessment.
11. Advocates for the needs of multilingual learners and collaborates with staff and essential partners to ensure accommodations and/or modifications are implemented.
12. Attends all required meetings and trainings.
13. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and other service providers. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  4/2025

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.