Secondary ELL Educator: Elevate Language Skills

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher to lead pull-in/push-in instruction and deliver standards-based lessons aligned with district curricula. The role focuses on language development, assessment data usage, and individualized support for students from diverse backgrounds.

The position reports to the Director of the ELL Department and the School Principal, is 9-months, and requires KS licensure with ESOL endorsement.

Qualifications

• Must meet KSDE licensure requirements.
• Must have an ESOL endorsement.
• Strong classroom management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with professional colleagues and the general public.
• Ability to instruct and relate to non-English speaking students from varying backgrounds and academic skill levels.
• Academic preparation or teaching experience with English Learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instructional materials for ELL students.
• Assists the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction for ELL students.
• Works with individual students and small groups.
• Provides an individualized language acquisition program for each student.
• Communicates with parents regarding students' progress, fosters positive school/home relationships, and suggests home activities that will enhance student success in school.
• Helps the classroom teacher locate translating and interpreting services.
• Communicates high expectations to all learners.
• Provides building level professional development.
• Incorporates the use of appropriate technology.
• Implements the district-adopted curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating standard-based, effective lesson design.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs.
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and flexibility.
• Integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction routinely.
• Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions.
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations.
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment.
• Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching.
• Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Administers, scores, and interprets individual diagnostic tests and local and state assessments including the annual Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA)
• Gathers and submits necessary paperwork and documentation for annual September 20 audit
• Determines from diagnostic tests the potential, the instructional level, and the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s performance
• Submits an end-of-year report and other information requested
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign, which may include facilitating or helping to prepare professional development sessions for school or district.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff & public

ELL instruction

Data-driven instruction

Education

KSDE licensure

ESOL endorsement

Experience with English Learners

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher to lead pull-in/push-in instruction and deliver standards-based lessons aligned with district curricula. The role focuses on language development, assessment data usage, and individualized support for students from diverse backgrounds.

The position reports to the Director of the ELL Department and the School Principal, is 9-months, and requires KS licensure with ESOL endorsement.