EL Teacher - Long Term Sub

West Ottawa Public Schools; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking an EL Teacher to provide direct English Language Development instruction to English learners in grades YK-5. The role supports designated ELD settings and integrated ELD within core classes, collaborating with elementary teachers to promote language growth and academic achievement.

The position requires a Michigan ESL endorsement (NS) or bilingual Spanish endorsement (YF), plus an additional Elementary endorsement (ZG).

Qualifications

• Valid secondary State of MI teacher certificate with an ESL (NS) endorsement or bilingual Spanish (YF) endorsement.
• Additional Elementary (ZG) endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English Language Development (ELD) instruction to ELs in grades YK-5 in designated ELD settings and integrated ELD settings.
• Collaborate with elementary content area teachers to support ELs within core classes.
• Utilize the WIDA ELD Standards Framework (2020) to incorporate English Language Development standards.
• Contribute to grade level data review meetings and PLCs.
• Support meaningful student and family engagement for multilingual learners.
• Leverage instructional technology to develop content comprehensibility and academic language.
• Administer EL assessments (including WIDA Screener & WIDA Access) and communicate results.

Skills

ESL endorsement

Bilingual Spanish endorsement

Education

State of MI teacher certificate (ESL endorsement)

Elementary endorsement (ZG)

Job description

Position: EL Teacher

Posting Dates: July 21, 2026 Until Filled

Reports To: Great Lakes Elementary School Principal

Beginning: 8/27/2026

Ending: 11/13/2026

Qualifications

• Valid secondary State of MI teacher certificate with an ESL (NS) endorsement or bilingual Spanish (YF) endorsement.
• Additional Elementary (ZG) endorsement required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct English Language Development (ELD) instruction to ELs in grades YK-5 in both designated ELD settings (pull-out, separate ESL classes) and integrated ELD settings (push-in, co-taught support).
• Collaborate with elementary content area teachers to support English Learners (ELs) within core classes.
• Utilize the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 to incorporate English Language Development standards.
• Contribute to grade level data review meetings and Professional Learning Communities.
• Support meaningful student and family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners.
• Build upon the cultural and linguistic assets of ELs to support equitable educational opportunities.
• Implement effective instructional routines based on current research, The SIOP Model, and the WIDA Standards Framework.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant data for ELs & Former ELs (FELs).
• Leverage instructional technology to support making content comprehensible and developing academic language for ELs.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support newcomer ELs and their families.
• Administer EL assessments (including WIDA Screener & WIDA Access) and communicate results & implications.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the EL Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.