Job Description

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title................................................................ESL Teacher

Licensure.......................................................Professional Educator License (PEL)

Endorsement.................................................English as a Second Language (ESL)

Classification.................................................Certified Licensed - 10 months - 195 days

FLSA Status..................................................Exempt

Reports to......................................................Program Administrator/Coordinator

Salary Classification......................................NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane I Step 0 - (PENDING NEGOTIATIONS)

Benefits.........................................................As per the NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reviewed/Revised........................................3/2026

PURPOSE:

The purpose of an ESL teacher is to support systematic English language development, support access to grade-level content learning, and serve as an advocate and local expert to support colleagues and school(s) in better meeting ELLs needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Effectively establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Provide training for NSSEO teams aligned to best practices in supporting multilingual students with disabilities
• Consult with teams to develop and implement appropriate language supports and assistance for individual EL students within NSSEO programs
• Coordinate with the NSSEO program coordinator on the identification, placement and assessment of multilingual students attending NSSEO programs (Kirk, Miner, Timber Ridge)
• Support the administration of ACCESS and Alternative ACCESS assessments within NSSEO programs
• Participate in IEP meetings for students with EL status to support teams in documenting and incorporating appropriate language assistance, linguistic and cultural accommodations, and ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS assessment accommodations in students' IEPs
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as specified by the district
• Effectively communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and supporting all students on their caseload
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance

according to the district evaluation plan

• Collaborate with members of the educational team in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned
• This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a professional educator license issued by the state of Illinois with an ESL endorsement/approval, and LBS1 preferred
• Must have experience and passion for working with students with disabilities
• Must have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to travel to/from various locations in the district as needed

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Core Competencies:

• Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professional conduct at all times.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data-based decision-making.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written, verbal, and technology-based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Exhibits a service orientation.
• Demonstrates technology skills as required by job responsibilities.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Routine physical activity associated with a normal school environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to exchange information.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, and perform work which involves occasional lifting, pushing and or pulling of objects up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity, preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.