English Language Learning Teacher

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, MI seeks an English Learner (EL) Teacher to support multilingual learners and foster inclusive education. You will implement language development strategies, administer WIDA assessments, and collaborate with MTSS teams and family liaisons to ensure student progress and culturally responsive teaching.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, an ESL endorsement, and experience in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college/university.
• Experience in diverse, multicultural academic settings.
• ESL endorsement and teaching certification.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in language and subject matter.
• Support English Learners (EL) and Former English Learners (FEL) on language and academic objectives in 1:1 or small groups.
• Assess and monitor student progress in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.
• Administer WIDA assessments to active EL students.
• Collaborate with MTSS team to support multilingual learners’ instruction.
• Coordinate with EL staff and liaisons to engage families and community resources.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ESL Endorsement (Michigan)

Lifelong learner with collaborative spirit

Bilingual preferred

Job description

Lakeview School District is dedicated to organizational excellence and supports and encourages the development and implementation of multicultural perspectives across all areas of the organization, the celebration of diversity and the assets that diversity brings to our organization.

SUMMARY

: Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with a culturally diverse community and student population.
• Support English Learners (EL) and Former English Learners (FEL) on their targeted language and academic objectives in 1:1, small group, and/or push-in settings, based on the building caseload and individual needs of students.
• Assess and monitor student growth toward proficiency of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the English language.
• Administer WIDA assessments - including the WIDA Screener and WIDA Access - to all active EL students.
• Collaborate with the building MTSS team to support coherent tiered instruction for multilingual learners.
• Meet weekly with non-certified EL Support staff to provide guidance on instructional plans for the individual and groups they support.
• Collaborate in a Professional Learning Community with other EL teachers in the district to align best practices.
• Consult with mainstream classroom teachers regarding appropriate English Learner accommodations for individual English Learners.
• Collaborate closely with school liaisons, including Burmese, Spanish, and African American liaisons, to build strong relationships with families, facilitate culturally responsive communication, and connect families with school and community resources.
• Maintain knowledge of current research, best practices, and legal requirements related to multilingual learners.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Students, student aides, and parent helpers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting
• Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit
• Bilingual preferred but not required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with English as a Second Language(NS)K-12 Endorsement.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree preferred
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting
• Bilingual preferred but not required

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive fringe benefit package will be offered to the successful applicant.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to work with staff, parents and children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds for example school supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EOE