ESL Instructional Specialist

Salary: $72,499.00 - $123,260.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: 260 days, 8 hours per day
Job Number: 15722
Department: SL - Equity & Student Support Services
Location/Office: ESL Office
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
FLSA: Exempt

General Description

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructional Specialist assists in the leadership, support, implementation, and monitoring of the ESL program at either the elementary or secondary level. This role involves coordinating the development and implementation of ESL curricula, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements, and offering professional learning and coaching to ESL, content, and general education teachers. The Specialist will collaborate with school leaders, instructional staff, and community stakeholders to improve instructional practices and outcomes for English Learners (ELs). This position plays a key role in maintaining Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) compliance, and supporting the academic success of EL students across the district.
Essential Job Functions

• Develops and aligns ESL program with World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment for English Language Development (WIDA ELD), Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), and ESSA Title III requirements.
• Collaborates with ESL Specialists and content-area educators to ensure that ESL curriculum supports content instruction and academic success for ELs.
• Monitors service plans to ensure that all ELs are provided direct service time (by an endorsed EL teacher) that is effective to their academic and linguistic development.
• Develops evidence-based instructional resources and strategies for teachers to support EL student achievement.
• Assists Coordinator with the oversight of the comprehensive plan for division-wide ESL and EL achievement professional development.
• Provides targeted professional development and coaching for ESL teachers and general education staff on best practices for EL instruction.
• Designs and facilitates orientation sessions for new teachers on instructional goals and strategies for EL students.
• Organizes and leads professional learning communities (PLCs), and contributes to division-wide training on ESL compliance and instructional strategies.
• Develops and provides ongoing support for EL educators in using district resources and curricula effectively.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal requirements, including Title III, Part A, and ESSA regulations, for EL students.
• Assists with the student screening, registration, and placement process for potential ELs, and assists with monitoring students who have exited the ESL program for up to four years.
• Assists in coordinating the assessment accommodations and exemptions for EL students in state and federally mandated tests.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of individual student plans for ELs, including special education referrals and Individualized Education Program (IEP) support, as needed.
• Provides instructional support to school-based ESL teachers, helping to address challenges in curriculum implementation and student achievement.
• Collaborates with school leadership to improve the quality of EL instruction and support the development and evaluation of school improvement plans.
• Supports principals and school teams in analyzing EL performance data to inform instructional decisions and resource allocation.
• Serves as a key resource for ESL-related matters to school administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal departments, community partners, and regional/state organizations to develop and enhance ESL services and programs.
• Participates in the creation and submission of the Title III, Part A grant, ensuring alignment with district and state priorities for EL education.
• Assists with monitoring the progress of EL students towards graduation, providing additional support as needed to meet state graduation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:

Provides input to Coordinator regarding program needs.
Report Preparation:

Completes necessary documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with all legal, administrative, and financial requirements. Prepares other reports as requested.
Equipment Operation:

Operates personal computer, basic office equipment, and equipment related to area assigned.
Contacts:

Frequent contact with CCPS staff at all levels, students, parents and community resources, state and local government.
Work Direction/Supervision:

N/A
Decision Making:

Performs majority of functions independently under the direction of the supervisor.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:

May provide input or recommendations related to policy changes.
Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. May be required to lift boxes and other materials up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in multiple locations as needed, including the Welcome Center, Central Office, or school environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the regulations and policies related to English Learner achievement and Language Instruction Education Programs. Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of ESL. Working knowledge of current curriculum development, program implementation, learning theory, and recent research in ESL. Demonstrated ability to train and advise teaching staff regarding ELs. Working skill in the use of technology to support job functions is required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Google Suite of applications, and the student information system and report creation. Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor work assignments. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, program management and research and planning.
Requirements
Must hold a valid teaching license with an endorsement in English as a Second Language, with three to five years of successful teaching experience. Experience teaching ESL and a Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

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