What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim ESL Teacher position at Dickson County Schools?
Job Description:
ESL Teacher
Reports To:
Principal
Dept/School:
Assigned Campus
Employment:
200 Day Contract, Teacher Salary Scale
Calendar:
10 Months / 200 Days
Salary Grade:
Degree / Years (Certified Scale)
Date Revised:
5/6/2026
Qualifications:
Valid Tennessee teaching license
Certification: Valid state teaching certification/licensure in English Language Arts for the relevant grade levels.
Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to foster critical thinking and motivate students.
Experience: Previous experience teaching ELA at the middle or high school level is highly valued.
Knowledge, SkillsAbilities:
An English Language Arts (ELA) teacher instructs students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. They develop standards-based curricula, analyze literature, foster literacy skills, and assess student progress through varied assessments. Key duties include creating a positive, inclusive classroom, differentiating instruction, and communicating with parents
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer; standard instructional equipment;
P.E. Teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment:
Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Notes:
The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $48,603 - $69,884