Job Description

English Language Learning Teacher

Emerald Academy is Knoxville's first college preparatory charter school. We are committed to the singular focus of growing all our scholars into leaders. We are a K-8 school of high expectations that creates the right learning culture for city students to thrive through our innovative use of time, personalized focus on each scholar, and strong partnerships with scholars' families and the community.

We believe that all students should read at or above grade level by third grade. We are committed to have our students perform in the top 5% of the state within our first decade of existence. We will develop in our scholars the skills, habits, and values for them to graduate from high school, enroll in college, and succeed in life.

Emerald Academy values its staff for their professional knowledge and abilities to foster student achievement. We will create an environment where teachers are empowered to make instructional decisions using the most current student evidence (data) and the team's instructional expertise. This role may have both an in-person and virtual component.

Job Title: ELL Teacher

Reports To: Director of Specialized Services, Director of School

Start Date: 2025/2026 Academic School Year

Teacher Starting Salary: $50,000

Job Summary

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher supports multilingual learners by providing targeted English language instruction that builds proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The ELL Teacher designs and implements lessons that align with state standards and language development goals, while also supporting students' academic achievement across content areas. This role involves assessing language proficiency, monitoring progress, and collaborating with classroom teachers, families, and support staff to ensure inclusive and culturally responsive instruction. The ELL Teacher is responsible for maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and ensuring that students receive equitable access to educational opportunities.

Job Goals

• Use language teaching strategies to improve scholar performance in English speaking and proficiency
• Advocate for ELL scholars to insure needs are met
• Administer all diagnostic tools per state requirement and Emerald protocol
• Set and maintain a schedule to meet caseload requirements
• Record and maintain scholar files and reports
• Prepare the classroom and organize all instructional materials and equipment
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure modifications are aligned to instruction
• Monitor scholars performance, partner with the teacher to improve learning outcomes as a valuable resource; communicate performance to families
• Attend all in-service and faculty meetings as requested
• Refrain from discussing confidential school business and student records during and outside of school hours
• Assist in providing reasonable accommodations, as needed, for scholars with disabilities
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Be an active part of the staff never tiring in efforts to have all EA scholars succeed academically
• Perform other routine or sporadic duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Hold a college degree in area of Education from an accredited institution
• Hold a valid State of Tennessee Certification for ELL
• Possess a passion for the work itself
• Thrive in an innovative environment
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels

No phone calls please.

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