TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher PreK-12 for 2026-2027 School Year

Term of Employment: Two Hundred (200) Days Contract

Immediate Supervisor: Special Populations Supervisor

Qualifications: Masters Degree

Valid Tennessee License with English as a Second Language PreK-12 Endorsement

Evaluation: Conducted by the building level administrators and Central Office supervisory staff.

Skills:

Be a mature individual
Have basic health assessment skills
Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
Have effective interpersonal skills
Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality
Have the ability to work with students
Have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency or composure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Administers tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability.
Attendance is an essential function of this job
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Instructs English learner students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills.
Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to optimize student learning.
Prepares a variety of written materials and correspondence for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to:

In case of an emergency, must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need
Work outdoors in any variety of weather
Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
Have mobility required to ensure the safety of students
Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of students
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities

General Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Applications should be completed online at www.trentonssd.org. For further information call Tim Haney at (731) 855-1191 or email at [email protected]; contact Amy Allen at (731) 855-1191 or email at [email protected]; contact Sonya Hayman at (731) 855-2601 or email at [email protected]; or contact Cortnee Wilkes at (731) 855-2422 or email at [email protected]. Transfer requests will be accepted through the close of business hours on March 25, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, disability, or genetics and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.