Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL Teacher to inspire and educate our English language learning students. As an ESL Teacher, you will play a crucial role in teaching our students who require ESL Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Invest Building Principal

• Collaborate with teachers to effectively co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect using research-based routines for English Learners (ELs).
• Utilize the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 to incorporate English Language Development standards across core content classes.
• Build upon the cultural and linguistic assets of ELs to support equitable educational opportunities.
• Model effective instructional routines based on current research, The SIOP Model, and the WIDA Standards Framework.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers regarding appropriate accommodations and scaffolds for multilingual learners.
• Maintain close communications with regular classroom teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about ESL students.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant data for ELs and former ELs (FELs).
• Provide individualized and/or small-group instruction for students in the Title III program.
• Leverage instructional technology to support making content comprehensible and developing academic language for ELs.
• Administer assessments and screeners and participate in decisions regarding:
  • Eligibility for entry into ESL/ELD program
  • Creating appropriate interventions
  • Progress-monitoring
  • Exiting students from the ESL/ELD program
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to discuss and plan interventions for individual students including including MTSS team meetings, data team meetings, IEP meetings.
• Provides training to teachers to assist with the development of effective instruction and assessment that includes SIOP strategies.
• Support meaningful student and family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners.
• Administration of the state-requered WIDA assessment.
• Attends training classes and other district meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support newcomer ELs and their families.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the ESL/ELD program.
• Design and implement daily lesson plans for intervention activities, keep a daily schedule/list of students served, and comply with all other documentation and data requirements.
• Conduct formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain activity logs and ‘time and effort' documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified NS (ESL) or bilingual teacher with valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary or secondary certification, K-12 ESL endorsement required
• Strong background and experience in teaching and working with children.
• Demonstrate integrity, commitment, and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, Administering learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of administering statewide assessments.

Salary in accordance with Invest Salary Schedule + $5000 Stipend