51071 Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Location: Key West High School
Address: 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Start/Dismissal Times: 7:35 AM - 2:30 PM
Position: Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / teaching students of limited English proficiency
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience. 
Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
Leave: Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year. 
Background Screening: Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information about the screening process at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com 
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in ESOL (Grades K-12) is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application.  Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.
How to Become FL Certified in ESOL (Grades K-12):

1. Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
2. ESOL Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
3. Other Majors: For other degree majors, pass the subject area exam in ESOL K�12. This 2.5 hour computer based test is 80 multiple choice questions. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don't succeed, you may retest every 30 days. The exam costs $150, unless you have an approved Military Vet or Spouse Certification Fee Waiver or Retired First Responder Fee Waiver. Scores are automatically reported to the FLDOE.