ELL Teacher

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is seeking an ELL Teacher to support English Learners in Des Moines, Iowa. You will develop and deliver English language instruction, assess language proficiency, and collaborate with staff to address academic needs.

Ideal candidates will apply differentiated instruction, manage data on student progress, and communicate clearly with parents and colleagues. This full-time role emphasizes professional growth and student-centered learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English Learners.
• Ability to adapt lessons for individualized learning plans.
• Familiarity with language assessments (MODEL, W-APT, ACCESS).
• Strong organization and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Instructs English Learners to improve academic success.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans within curriculum guidelines.
• Adapts instruction for individualized learning plans.
• Maintains records of student achievement in core courses.
• Collaborates with EL coordinator and staff to support language learners.
• Interprets student performance data and supports students accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

ELL principles

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Co-teaching

Computer literacy

Job description

ELL Teacher

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Job Description

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Instructs English Learners for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills
• Develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans
• Obtains training for and assists with the administration of language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language proficiency (MODEL and/or W-APT and screenings, ACCESS test)
• Maintains organized records of documentation regarding student achievement in core courses
• Collaborates with English Learners coordinator and other staff to support students experiencing academic performance challenges related to English language learning
• Interprets student performance data and implements appropriate support structures
• Communicates and confers effectively both orally and in written form with students, parents, colleagues, and administration

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.Note:
• The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of ELL principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with language needs
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to co-teach and support students in both large and small group settings
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Laura Cannon , Principal
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]