51076 Academic ESOL Coach

Position Type:
Instructional High School/ESOL

Date Posted:
9/19/2024

Location:
Key West High SchoolDescription: In order to support incoming students and families with limited English proficiency, the English Language Learning (ELL) team at Key West High School will be receiving an Academic Coach to work with ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teachers and ELL students.
Position: Academic Coach for English Language Learners
School Year: 2024-2025
Location: Key West High School
Address: 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in our Initial Instructional Salary Level Placement Guide 2024-2025.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2024 Employee Benefits Guide, with insurance rates conveniently listed on page 11.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in ESOL K-12 or ESOL Endorsement is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.

How to Become FL Certified in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Grades K-12):

Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.

ESOL Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Other Majors: For other degree majors, pass the subject area exam in ESOL K-12. This 2.5 hour computer based test is 80 multiple choice questions. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don't succeed, you may retest every 30 days. The exam costs $150, unless you have an approved Military Vet or Spouse Certification Fee Waiver or Retired First Responder Fee Waiver. Scores are automatically reported to the FLDOE.