ESOL Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

This teaching position provides instruction, support, and related services to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with continuous supervision and positive interactions consistent to federal, state and district guidelines.

As an ESOL teacher, the employee works with the student's regular classroom teachers to consult, coordinate, and monitor the student's progress and academic needs to ensure the success of the ESOL student in daily course requirements and to build a foundation for success in the total school program.

Responsibilities

• Screens Home Language Surveys, conducts assessment of student eligibility for the ESOL program and administers the approved screener to determine initial English proficiency.
• Notifies administration and parents of student's entry into ESOL program, progress, release from ESOL program; and test results.
• Establishes and maintains an instructional plan for ESOL students including both long-term goals and short-term objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of second-language acquisition and ESOL pedagogy while transitioning ESOL students through the stages of academic language and cultural skills acquisition.
• Creates an effective, language-rich classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students, and provides both social and emotional support for English Language Learners.
• Provides direct individual, small group, or whole group instruction designed to meet the needs of each student.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including current technology and whole-group/small group or individual learning.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation for class upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Administers the designated yearly assessment to ESOL students to assess their current levels of proficiency with the English language and to determine the level of ESOL Services they should receive.
• Consults and collaborates with regular classroom teachers regarding specific needs of ESOL students in their respective classrooms and determine appropriate modifications for ESOL students.
• Aids in standardized testing by implementing appropriate accommodations for ESOL students.
• Communicates effectively with parents using a variety of resources.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by the law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Attends District meetings and serves on District/State committees as required.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Attends or provides appropriate information for IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
• Provides professional development as necessary to school staff.
• Supervises assigned support staff if applicable.

Requirements

• Teacher Certification as required by the SC Department of Education in assigned area.
• ESOL Certification recommended.
• Demonstrated aptitude (i.e., good grasp of spoken and written languages, positive attitude and sensitivity to the needs of students with diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds, knowledge of needs and development of ESOL student) for the work to be performed.
• Knowledge of WIDA ELP Standards and SIOP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required): Teacher Certification as required by the SC Department of Education in assigned area. ESOL Certification recommended. Demonstrated aptitude (i.e., good grasp of spoken and written languages, positive attitude and sensitivity to the needs of students with diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds, knowledge of needs and development of ESOL student) for the work to be performed. Knowledge of WIDA ELP Standards and SIOP preferred.