What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Sub, TESOL teacher position at ESC of Eastern Ohio?
Position Title: Long term Substitute, November/December 2026 , Teacher - TESOL
Education/Degree: Bachelor's degree in Education
Reports to: Director, Teaching and Learning
Job Goal: To provide instruction and guidance in the development and improvement in English Learner curriculum and instruction within the ESC of Eastern Ohio and its member districts.
This position will work 5 days a week. Supporting West Branch (Tuesday/Friday), East Liverpool (Monday/Wednesday) and Springfield (Thursday), all grades ranging K-12.
Qualifications: The following qualifications are considered as guidelines:
- Valid Ohio teaching license/certificate with a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) endorsement.
- Must have prior experience teaching English as a second language in a school setting.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Abilities to promote positive internal and external customer relations
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists local school district staff in providing professional development to EL and general education teachers.
- Plans and delivers instruction to identified English Learners as requested by the local school district
- Serves as a mentor to EL district staff who possess a supplemental license as requested by the local school district.
- Assists the local school district in the development of English Learner plans to ensure students can participate meaningfully and equally in educational programs.
- Acts as a consultant to provide guidance and resources for administrative decisions related to the needs of English learners and their families.
- Acts as a consultant inclusive of all performance responsibilities in the Instructional Specialist job description.
- Functions as a team member and supports and interprets policies, programs, and procedures of the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.
- Assists local district personnel in interpreting and complying with state standards and federal mandates.
- Seeks new curriculum and instruction information and ideas and provides leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the district's educational programs.
- Encourages the selection and use of improved instructional methods and materials by the professional staff.
- Assists in the implementation of assessment programs consistent with state and federal legislation.
- Assists in analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, designing, and redesigning curriculum to provide an effective program of learning for students.
- Coordinates special projects in addition to the major assignment.
- Works with local administrators and professional staff in the improvement of instruction.
- Represents the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio, as assigned, at public functions related to the instructional program.
- Assists district personnel in the application and implementation of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.