Elementary EL/ESL Teacher — ELD Specialist & Data-Driven

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; Presencial; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking an EL Teacher 1.0 FTE to provide ELD instruction to elementary ELs (YK-5) in designated and integrated settings. The role collaborates with content teachers, administers WIDA assessments, and participates in PLCs to support multilingual learners and their families.

Qualifications include MI teaching cert with ESL NS or YF endorsement and an elementary ZG endorsement. The position begins January 1, 2027 at elementary buildings.

Qualificações

• Valid MI teacher certificate with ESL NS endorsement or bilingual Spanish YF endorsement.
• Elementary ZG endorsement required.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

ESL endorsement

Bilingual Spanish endorsement

Formação académica

MI teaching certificate with ESL NS endorsement or bilingual Spanish YF endorsement

ZG Elementary endorsement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking an EL Teacher 1.0 FTE to provide ELD instruction to elementary ELs (YK-5) in designated and integrated settings. The role collaborates with content teachers, administers WIDA assessments, and participates in PLCs to support multilingual learners and their families.

Qualifications include MI teaching cert with ESL NS or YF endorsement and an elementary ZG endorsement. The position begins January 1, 2027 at elementary buildings.