EL Teacher 1.0 FTE (two positions available)

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools seeks an EL Teacher 1.0 FTE to provide ELD instruction for English Learners in grades YK-5. The role collaborates with general educators to support ELs across core classes and uses WIDA standards in designated ESL settings and integrated formats.

Must hold MI teaching certificate with ESL or bilingual endorsements and an elementary endorsement. Begin date January 1, 2027; this is a 1.0 FTE position in two openings within the district.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teacher certificate with ESL endorsement (NS) or bilingual Spanish endorsement (YF).
• Additionally required Elementary endorsement (ZG).
• Experience with K-5 EL instruction and ELD standards is expected.

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.

Education

ESL endorsement

Bilingual Spanish endorsement

Elementary endorsement (ZG)

Job description

Position: EL Teacher 1.0 FTE (two positions available)

Posting Dates: October 23, 2026 Until Filled

Reports To: Elementary School Principal

Beginning: January 1, 2027

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 important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction; receiving 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.

The West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District's Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.