2026-2027 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL TEACHERSchool Year 2026-2027Assignments and Locations to be determinedMontgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for English as a Second Language ESL teaching positions that may become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year.Please note this is a continuous recruit posting to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific locationjob be posted you may also be required to apply to that posting.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESThe ESL Teacher is required to plan and implement instruction for students who have limited skills with the English language is responsible for developing the English skills that enable students to be successful in the regular classroom works with the classroom teachers and guidance counselors of students to aid them in the proficiency of the English language. The ESL Teacher is responsible for the administration of placement tests and placement of students according to their abilities when they first enter the school.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSHold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher&rsquos License with appropriate endorsement to teach English as a Second Language ESLDevelop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materialsPossess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instructionIntegrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learningUtilize Google Drive for instructional purposes collaboration and managing courseworkCreate and maintain an inclusive supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all studentsCommunicate effectively with strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal skillsEngage and collaborate effectively with parents and familiesCollaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environmentDemonstrate dependability punctuality and reliability in fulfilling responsibilitiesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHold a master&rsquos degree in Education andor the specific subject areaFLSA ExemptSALARY 52832.35 - 85613.64 annually with benefits commensurate with experience Salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerationsBENEFITSAnthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverageAmeritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lensesDelta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and familiesCarilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their familiesGenerous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.Virginia Retirement System VRS - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information claim forms search for a provider and more.httpsmymarkiii.commcpsvaCLOSING DATE Open until filledEEO StatementThe Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information including family medical history is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social servicesThe following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policiesDirector of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073540 382-5100