ESOL Teacher - Traveling
About the Employer
ESL Teacher (Elementary) - North Little Rock School District
Job Title: itinerate ESL Teacher Crestwood/Lakewood/NLR 6 A&G
Department: Instructional**
Reports to: Building Principal**
Grade/Level: Elementary (PreK-5)**
Travel Requirements: Travels between Crestwood, Lakewood and NLR6 Academy of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences**
Supervisory Responsibilities: None**
Work Schedule:
190-day contract
Monday through Friday
Daily hours as determined by the Building Principal
Position Summary
Provides instruction to elementary students in accordance with Arkansas State licensure and certification requirements. Instructional assignments are determined by the Building Principal. Candidates must hold ESL certification.
Essential Functions
Classroom Management & Environment
Establish and enforce rules for student behavior and classroom procedures.
Maintain a structured, orderly, and inclusive learning environment.
Demonstrate effective classroom management aligned with district policies and building procedures.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain a minimum yearly attendance rate of 95% to support student learning.
Follow all procedures regarding attendance and punctuality; keep the Principal informed as required.
Adhere to the Arkansas Educators' Code of Ethics and all district policies.
Instruction & Planning
Develop and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Prepare lesson materials and classroom setups for daily instruction.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests.
Use research-based instructional practices to deliver a balanced program of instruction.
Prepare and maintain written lesson plans aligned with curriculum maps and Arkansas State frameworks.
Integrate technology effectively into instruction.
Student Assessment & Records
Maintain accurate, complete student records in compliance with laws and district policies.
Assign and grade assignments promptly.
Communicate student progress through required platforms (e.g., EdLine or District systems).
Administer standardized assessments and interpret results to identify student strengths and needs.
Develop, implement, and update academic improvement plans.
Student Support & Guidance
Guide and counsel students based on academic and developmental needs.
Assist with development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans.
Ensure compliance with IDEA and ADA regulations.
Monitor student use of equipment and materials to promote safety and prevent damage.
Collaboration & Communication
Maintain cooperative relationships with staff members.
Confer regularly with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Participate in professional meetings, conferences, and training workshops.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development, evaluation, and program improvement.
Operational Duties
Prepare reports on students and classroom activities as required.
Manage classroom materials, including selection, ordering, storage, and inventory.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
Perform supervisory duties in accordance with state regulations.
Compliance Requirements
Maintain a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with appropriate ESL certification.
Meet Highly Qualified Teacher requirements (if applicable).
Follow all North Little Rock School District Board policies.
Stay informed of policies available on the NLRSD website (www.nlrsd.org).
Other Duties
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal.Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - accepts responsibility and account for his/her actions
Accurate - performs work accurately and thoroughly
Adaptability - adapts to change in the workplace
Communication, Oral - communicates effectively with others using the spoken word
Communication, Written - communicates in writing clearly and concisely
Consensus Building - brings about group solidarity to achieve a goal
Creative - thinks in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
Regular Attendance - reports to work regularly to maximize student progress
Diversity Oriented - works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Enthusiastic - brings energy to the performance of a task
Ethical - demonstrates conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Goal Oriented - focuses on a goal and obtains a pre-determined result
Honesty / Integrity - truthful and seen as credible in the workplace
Initiative - takes actions to solve problems or reach goals
Innovative - looks beyond the standard solutions
Interpersonal - gets along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Judgment - formulates sound decisions using the available information
Loyal - demonstrates a trait of duty to students and to coworkers
Management Skills - organizes and directs oneself, and a classroom, so as to effectively supervise students
Motivation - inspires oneself, and students, to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
Organized - possesses the trait of being organized so as to follow systematic methods of performing tasks
Patience - acts calmly under stress and strain
Positive Attitude - optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times
Presentation Skills - effectively presents information to students, parents, and others
Problem Solving - finds solutions for challenges, deals proactively with work-related problems
Punctual - reports to work on time, reports to class or other duties on time
Reliable - dependable and trustworthy
Responsible - accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Tactful - shows consideration for and maintains good relations with students, parents, and coworkers
Team Building - convinces students, parents, and coworkers to work toward goals
Education
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a valid Arkansas Teacher's License with the appropriate certification, in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards. ESL certified.
Experience
Experience preferred, but not required.
Skills & Abilities
Computer skills: Basic technology proficiency, with the ability to learn and implement District teacher technology to include Grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick, EdLine programs).Certificates & Licenses
Valid Arkansas Teacher's License with the appropriate certification, in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher in accordance with Arkansas Department of Education requirements. ESL certified.Other Requirements
Appreciation for diversity. Ability to pass required ASP/FBI/DHS background checks.Physical Demands
Physical abilities: Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less (C) Constantly, 11-20 lbs (F) Frequently, 21-50 lbs (O) Occasionally, 51-100 lbs (N) Not Applicable, over 100 lbs (N) Not Applicable.
Reach outward: Frequently (F).
Reach above shoulder: Frequently (F).
Climb: O (Occasionally).
Crawl: O (Occasionally).
Squat or kneel: O (Occasionally).
Bend: O (Occasionally).
Push/Pull: 12 lbs or less (F) Frequently, 13-25 lbs (F) Frequently, 26-40 lbs (O) Occasionally, 41-100 lbs (N) Not Applicable.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered in this job. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
North Little Rock School District
The North Little Rock School District is an equal opportunity employer.