ESL Teacher

Applitrack; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking an enthusiastic ESL Teacher to inspire and educate English language learners. You will collaborate with district teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and assess ELs, utilizing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework and the SIOP Model to make content comprehensible and build academic language.

Responsibilities include data analysis, MTSS coordination, family engagement, and ongoing professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Certified NS (ESL) or bilingual teacher with valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary or secondary certification, K-12 ESL endorsement required
• Strong background and experience in teaching and working with children.
• Demonstrate integrity, commitment, and initiative.
• Knowledge of teaching English as a second language and related assessment/delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect for ELs.
• Utilize WIDA ELD Standards Framework to integrate language development across content areas.
• Provide guidance on accommodations and scaffolds for multilingual learners.
• Maintain communications with regular classroom teachers about EL progress and concerns.
• Administer assessments and participate in decisions regarding eligibility, interventions, progress-monitoring, and exits from ESL/ELD programs.

Skills

ESL instruction

Bilingual education

Classroom management

English assessment

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

K-12 ESL endorsement

Tools

WIDA Standards Framework

SIOP Model

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oakland Schools

• Position Type:
  Certified Student Support Services/ Certifed Other


• Date Posted:
  8/15/2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL Teacher to inspire and educate our English language learning students. As an ESL Teacher, you will play a crucial role in teaching our students who require ESL Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

• Collaborate with teachers to effectively co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect using research-based routines for English Learners (ELs).


• Utilize the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 to incorporate English Language Development standards across core content classes.


• Build upon the cultural and linguistic assets of ELs to support equitable educational opportunities.


• Model effective instructional routines based on current research, The SIOP Model, and the WIDA Standards Framework.


• Provide guidance and support to teachers regarding appropriate accommodations and scaffolds for multilingual learners.


• Maintain close communications with regular classroom teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about ESL students.


• Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant data for ELs and former ELs (FELs).


• Provide individualized and/or small-group instruction for students in the Title III program.


• Leverage instructional technology to support making content comprehensible and developing academic language for ELs.


• Administer assessments and screeners and participate in decisions regarding:
  
  
  
  • Eligibility for entry into ESL/ELD program
  
  
  • Creating appropriate interventions
  
  
  • Progress-monitoring
  
  
  • Exiting students from the ESL/ELD program
  
  
  
  


• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to discuss and plan interventions for individual students including including MTSS team meetings, data team meetings, IEP meetings.


• Provides training to teachers to assist with the development of effective instruction and assessment that includes SIOP strategies.


• Support meaningful student and family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners.


• Administration of the state-requered WIDA assessment.


• Attends training classes and other district meetings as assigned.


• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support newcomer ELs and their families.


• Contribute to the growth and development of the ESL/ELD program.


• Design and implement daily lesson plans for intervention activities, keep a daily schedule/list of students served, and comply with all other documentation and data requirements.


• Conduct formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.


• Maintain activity logs and 'time and effort' documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified NS (ESL) or bilingual teacher with valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary or secondary certification, K-12 ESL endorsement required


• Strong background and experience in teaching and working with children.


• Demonstrate integrity, commitment, and initiative.


• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, Administering learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.


• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.


• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.


• Demonstrate knowledge of administering statewide assessments.

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