ESL Teacher (Grades K-6) and Spanish - Foreign Language Teacher (Grades 7-12) Total 1.0 Full Time Teacher

JobID: 526

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ESL Teacher

Date Posted:
4/7/2025

Location:
Districtwide

Date Available:
08/25/2025

Closing Date:
Until filled

POSITION TITLE: ESL Teacher (Grades K-6) & Spanish - Foreign Language Teacher (Grades 7-12)
Total 1.0 Full Time Teacher
DATE: April 2025
CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LOCATION: District
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position description- ESL - Help students learn subject matter and lanaguge skills that will contribute to their development.
Spanish - Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in a language other than English, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication and translation of literature.

• Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.

• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Teach English Language Learners (ELLs) social and academic language skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment and contribute to society.

• Teach English Language Learners the cultural aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in an academic environment and succeed in society.

• Collaborate with the classroom teachers to adapt content area instruction and assessment processes to meet the needs of the students and align with academic standards.

• Administer initial assessment to determine the English Language Learner’s level of English proficiency.

• Schedule English Language Learner’s amount of instruction according to their level of English proficiency.

• Assess periodically to determine student progress and identify when English Language Learner should exit the program.

• Monitor student progress after exiting the program.

• Provide information about assessment, academic achievement and related issues to parents.

• Participates in ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in subject area of assignment.

• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.

• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

• Well organized with good time management skills.

• Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.

• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.

• Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.

• Bachelor's Degree starting $58,000; Master's Degree starting $64,000 (2025-2026 Salaries); Final salary determined by education and experience.

• According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.