What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, ESL (2026-2027 School Year) position at WESTFIELD HS?
Days per Year: 187
Min: $62,750
JOB TITLE: ESL Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The ESL Teacher will pull small groups of students needing assistance to give them additional support in LA to ensure their Academic Success.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited College or University
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- ESL Certificate
Preferred:
- At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and patient
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provide additional student support through small groups for all grades
- Assist administrators and teachers with the planning and implementation of effective instructional interventions and tutorials.
- Monitor the progress of identified students following STAAR interventions.
- Monitor the academic progress of identified students following interventions based on CBA data.
- Communicate by maintaining on-going communication with administrators, and classroom teachers.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the principal to further develop the education of the students as a whole.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
SPECIAL FUNDING:
This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.
Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
FEDERAL TIME AND EFFORT REPORTING:
The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.