Norfolk Public Schools is Hiring an English as a Second Language Teacher, Half-Time SY '24 - '25 Near Norfolk, VA
This is a 0.5 (half-time) contracted position that is eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with an endorsement in early education (NK-4), middle education (4- 8), or secondary education (8-12), and ESL
Experience in working with English Learners (ELs)and families at the building
Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious
In-depth knowledge of WIDA standards and assessments, and VDOE guidelines for Title III compliance as it relates to English Learners
Strong understanding of enrollment and testing guidelines for
Strong written and oral communication
Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching to English language learners and classroom
Ability to interact well with ESL teachers, content and/or grade level teachers, administrators, EL students and
Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers and web-based collaborative platforms and applications (i.e. Microsoft 365 apps, Google classroom, etc.)
Nature of Position
Motivates each student to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to promote the student’s growth in English language
Teaches grade level academic language content in addition to specific skills in English language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to English Learners
Provides individual or small group instruction in order to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of each EL
Teaches in a variety of settings – push-in, pull out, small group, and stand-alone class setting.
Encourages students to think independently and to express original
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for an orderly, productive learning
Evaluates each ESL student’s progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Utilizes various forms of data to inform, adjust, refine, and differentiate
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth
Maintains on-going communication with parents, school counselors, and classroom teachers regarding the progress of
Supervises in- and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned
Work is performed in and sometimes outside of a classroom and required no unusual
Advocates for the rights of English Learners when necessary
Provides instruction to English Learners at different grade levels with varying levels of English proficiency within the same
Works in collaboration with classroom teachers of English Learners and supports them by providing/modeling strategies and sharing resources to support them in making content accessible to ELs