ELL & Literacy Teacher - Elementary School

Pillager School District #116; Pillager (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillager School District #116 is seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at the elementary level. The role focuses on developing language and literacy skills, assessing ELL needs, and coordinating with families and classroom teachers to support learners.

The successful candidate will collaborate across settings, adapt instruction for diverse needs, and participate in ongoing professional development. Minnesota licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Minnesota teaching licensure for the subject area and level.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students for the need to receive English Language Learner (ELL) services.
• Connect with the families of ELL students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers for the benefit of ELL students.
• Develop instructional methods and program models for serving English learners.
• Support English Language Learners in mainstream and content area classrooms.
• Evaluate student progress; monitor the comprehension of ELL students.
• Administer appropriate state-wide assessments to ELL students.
• Determine test accommodations for individual ELL students as needed.
• Organize subject area instruction.
• Design and implement assessments for ELL students that matches their developing comprehension.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic concerns.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems or special academic interests.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Minnesota teaching licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Pillager School District #116 is seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at the elementary level. The role focuses on developing language and literacy skills, assessing ELL needs, and coordinating with families and classroom teachers to support learners.

The successful candidate will collaborate across settings, adapt instruction for diverse needs, and participate in ongoing professional development. Minnesota licensure is required.