Job Description:
Position Title: ESL/Bilingual Teacher - 2026-2027 school year
Strong Literacy Background preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid Connecticut Certificate as an elementary classroom or secondary teacher based on assignment.
- Endorsement as a Bilingual Teacher (009) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (111).
- At least five years experience in the field or experience the Board of Education and Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English as well as selected native language both orally and in writing preferred.
- Deep knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment and identification processes, and research related to English Language Acquisition.
- Demonstrates effective, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning and Building Principal
JOB GOAL:
The ESL/Bilingual Teacher provides specialized instruction for the purposes of developing students ability to acquire the English language, works collaboratively with classroom teachers, and serves on other relevant committees/teams at the building and/or district level.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the Connecticut English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards, English language acquisition, and cultural competence.
- Administer assessments for the purposes of identification and annual state assessment of identified English Learners.
- Design and provide appropriate instruction and service plans for students and oversee English Language Tutors who provide English Language support.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists regularly about instructional support for English Learners.
- Use data management systems and other sources of student learning data to analyze students skills, and to adjust instruction as needed.
- Provide formal and informal professional learning regarding all aspects of English Learner development.
- Facilitate frequent and effective home-school communication through conferences, written communication, parent training, interpreting, and translating.
- Assist the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Building Principal with the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of formative and summative assessment data.
- Participate as an active member of the District English Learner (EL) Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning or the Building Principal.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year with additional days as needed at per diem rate for assessing and curriculum development.
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated by the Director of Teaching and Learning or designee in accordance with Board of Education Policy.