Title:                     Teacher ESL PreK-12

Salary:                 Teacher Salary Scale https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales

Reports To:          Principal

Contract:             10 month, *Full or Part-time position for 2025-26 School Year

Contact for Interview and Hiring: Gemma Soares, Director, gsoares@apps.fluco.org

Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in English as a Second Language PreK-12

Documentation Needed (attach to online application): Copy of Teaching license, transcripts, resume and college/university eligibility letter if a license hasn’t been issued

SUMMARY

The teacher will work in a collaborative setting with other division staff to use the county-wide curriculum to assist all identified ESL students. Teaches and supports ESL students in grade PreK-12 per Title III plans by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with Title III requirements.

• Coordinate WIDA testing.

• Plan, meet and instruct ESL students during the designated time(s) and location(s).

• Support ESL students through the use of  materials and resources in accordance with the curriculum.

• Collaborate with other staff to support ESL students and meet the instructional goals and objectives.

• Establish and maintain open communication with students, colleagues and parents to ensure academic and behavioral progress for all ESL students.

• Encourage family and community participation in school events.

• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.

• Keeps attendance records.

• Maintains discipline in classroom.

• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.

• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

• Participates in ESL related activities, meetings and professional development.

• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.

• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.

• Demonstrates professional growth.

• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.

• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.

• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.

• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.

• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with the English as a Second Language PreK-12 endorsement.

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Lifting or moving children to wheelchair, table, desk, or bathroom.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment under stressful conditions.  After hour work may be required. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month, *Full or part-time position

EVALUATION  Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of  personnel.