Elementary ESOL Teacher — Empower English Learners

Kansas City Public Schools

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 56,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension Plan – 9% employee match

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Elementary ESOL Teacher to provide English Language Development instruction aligned to state standards within the guaranteed curriculum. The teacher will identify English Learners and collaborate with staff to support language growth across subjects.

The role requires Missouri certification in elementary or content area and ESL certification, with responsibilities including assessment, student records in SIS, and family communication in students' native

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education from a four-year college or university.
Missouri State Certification in the assigned grade level or content area.
Missouri State Certification in ESL (K-12) or willingness to obtain endorsement.

Responsibilities

Facilitates learning using multiple presentation methods to engage EL students.
Collaborates with teachers to adapt materials for second language acquisition using ELD and standards.
Administers tests to monitor progress and reports results to stakeholders.
Maintain SIS: grades, progress, attendance, lesson plans, student records, discipline information, parent contact log.
Maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Communicates and translates for stakeholders in their native language when possible.
Participates in faculty, professional meetings, conferences, and PD/workshops.
Create and maintain daily schedules to support EL students and ESOL paraprofessionals.