English Learner (EL) Interventionist

Sibley Elementary School (PreK-5); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools Sibley Elementary School (PreK-5) in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks an English Learner Interventionist to provide targeted language supports to eligible EL scholars across core content areas.

Under the EL Executive Director, the Interventionist will deliver second language development, maintain scholar records, collaborate with staff, and participate in EL PD (WIDA/SIOP). The position is grant-funded and non-tenured; continuation depends on funding.

Qualifications

• Required ESL/Bilingual Spanish endorsement or Masters in TESOL.
• Preferred: Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate.
• Preferred: SIOP Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver academic support services to eligible EL scholars.
• Manage and maintain accurate scholar records.
• Visit with identified scholars to identify suitable options and help resolve problems.
• Develop a positive relationship with scholars and school community and maintain constructive relationships with staff, scholars, and administration.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, and scholars in cooperative, supportive, and positive ways.
• Participate in district led EL PD (WIDA/ SIOP).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

ESL/Bilingual Spanish endorsement or Masters in TESOL

Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate

SIOP Training

Job description

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English Learner (EL) Interventionist

Grand Rapids Public Schools Sibley Elementary School (PreK-5) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5933884

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) INTERVENTIONIST

DEPARTMENT: English Learner

BARGAINING UNIT: Union Groups

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Chief Area Instructional Leader (Quadrant)

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

This is a grant-funded, non-tenured position.
Continued employment under the terms of this grant is continued upon continued funding.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the English Learner (EL) Executive Director, the EL Interventionist is responsible for providing targeted academic second language and grade level supports to eligible EL scholars in all core content areas at GRPS.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• ESL/Bilingual Spanish endorsement or Masters in TESOL

Preferred:

• Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate
• SIOP Training

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide and deliver academic support services to eligible EL scholars
• Manage and maintain accurate scholar records
• Visit with identified scholars to identify suitable options and help resolve problems.
• Develop a positive relationship with scholars and school community and maintain constructive relationships with staff, scholars, and administration.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, and scholars in cooperative, supportive, and positive ways.
• Participate in district led EL PD (WIDA/ SIOP).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]