Description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.
Position Description
As an English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist at Rocketship Public Schools, you will help multilingual learners build the language skills, confidence, and academic foundations needed to thrive. Through our collaborative co-teaching model, ESL Specialists work alongside general education teachers in the regular classroom, integrating English language development into daily instruction.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and deliver engaging, language-rich instruction
- Support multilingual learners alongside their peers, strengthening speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through everyday classroom experiences
- Differentiate instruction and use WIDA assessment data to tailor strategies to students' language proficiency levels
- Build strong partnerships with teachers, families, and school leaders to support student growth
- Share ESL expertise, model effective strategies, and help strengthen language development practices across the school
Essential Functions
- Administer WIDA assessment to all ESL students and serve as test coordinator
- Create progress monitoring tools for speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Ensure the school is language-rich by labeling the school with language notations
- Perform 6-week data analyses and produce 6-week action plans
- Participate in Unit Planning meetings with classroom teachers
- Hold bi-monthly community meetings/open houses for families
- Report progress to families on a 6-8 week basis
- Design daily lessons that instruct students to achieve excellence in speaking, listening, writing, reading, public speaking, and presentations
Requirements
- Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
- Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
- Basic computer skills including troubleshooting
- Fluency in English
- Bachelor's Degree
- TN Elementary K-6 teaching credential or a full credential to transfer in from out of state
- TN English as a Second Language K-12 Endorsement
Benefits
- Excellent health and wellness benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Generous paid time off