Students who qualify as ESL learners are non-native English speakers who need individualized attention from their teachers to make significant educational progress. Teachers are responsible for aiding the student’s assimilation culturally and linguistically, so they must have a sophisticated grasp of grammar, sentence structure, and spelling in both English and the second language they work with.

Minimum Degree Requirement: The requirements for teachers working with ESL learners vary state-to-state. At the minimum, ESL teachers must have earned a bachelor’s in special education and the appropriate certification to teach.

George Washington University: Master of Science in Special Education- Culturally/Linguistically Diverse