EL Teacher

Applitrack; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack, at Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange, seeks an EL Teacher to provide instruction to English Learners and monitor student progress.

The candidate must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements, be fluent in English, and effectively use technology to support performance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois PEL with appropriate endorsements.
• Read, write and communicate orally in English.
• Ability to utilize technology to support performance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze language identification screeners.
• Administer mandated English language proficiency assessments annually.
• Track ELP data for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with school and district teams on identification and assessment.
• Differentiate instruction for language proficiency levels.
• Co-plan with colleagues for instruction and assessment.
• Engage with multilingual families in home language and support outreach.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Technology use

Language instruction

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ ESL
• Date Posted: 3/12/2026
• Location: Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange
• Date Available: 08/17/2026
• Closing Date: When Filled

JOB TITLE: EL Teacher JOB GOAL: Provide instruction to students determined to be English Learners; monitor and ensure students progress. REPORTS TO: Administration QUALIFICATIONS: Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsements. Read, write and communicate orally in English Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
• Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
• Utilize effective problem solving processes.
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

Specific

• Administer and analyze identification screeners that determine a student's eligibility for language learning services
• Administer mandated English language proficiency assessments annually in accordance with state and district requirements
• Track ELP data for reporting purposes
• Collaborate with school and district teams around identification and assessment practice
• Co-plan with colleagues for instruction and assessment
• Differentiate instruction for different language proficiency levels
• Develop instructional approaches rooted in best practices of Culturally Responsive Instruction, Culturally Relevant Instruction, and Culturally Sustainable Pedagogy
• Provide academic language instruction that gives students access to grade-level content
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to plan, differentiate, and scaffold instruction
• Serve as a resource to the building and district for English language concerns
• Communicate with multilingual families in their home language, sharing outreach strategies with colleagues to increase their own capacity for communication with families
• Support family engagement around school events and initiatives
• Connect with stakeholders in ELL families' communities, such as community organizations and religious institutions

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. An employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, twice annually, or at least every two years in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the district.

Terms of Employment

Length of contract, salary, and benefits as established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.