Teacher - ELL

GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 49,635 - 60,665; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert Public Schools seeks a Teacher - ELL to provide English language acquisition instruction and site-based support within the EL program in a 10-month contract. The role requires coordinating with mainstream teachers, developing individualized plans, and ensuring compliance with district regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, SEI endorsement/ESL or Bilingual Certification and a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Position is located in Gilbert, AZ.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and ESL or Bilingual Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs of ELL students within the district curriculum.
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement curriculum goals and objectives.
• Creates weekly lesson plans correlated with curriculum goals and course outlines.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback to students and parents.
• Promotes and follows district philosophy, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Assists with AZELLA testing and maintains accurate EL records.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution

Job description

Overview

Teacher - ELL (Job ID: 17978) — Location: Teaching and Learning

• Position Type: Certified Classroom Teacher Pre K-6/ Teacher - ELL
• Date Posted: 7/15/2026
• Date Available: 07/23/2026
• Closing Date: 09/15/2026
• Months Contracted: 10 Months (Exempt)
• Job Grade: Teacher
• Annual Rate: $55,150 and up depending on experience
• Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE
• Application Procedure: Apply online
• Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing
• Certification Notes: ELEMENTARY- K-3; 4-6 SELF CONTAINED; MIDDLE SCHOOL; HIGH SCHOOL requirements

Purpose

Purpose Statement — To provide English language acquisition instruction, assessment, and site-based support within the English Learner (EL) program.

Essential Functions

• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of ELL students within the district curriculum
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences; weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
• Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required
• Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills
• Supports mainstream teachers through assistance with implementation of Individual Language Learner Plans (ILLP) to provide EL students with meaningful access to the district's instructional programs
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Assists with all AZELLA testing
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation including all campus EL records and required program documentation
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements
Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements
Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements
Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment
Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability
Level of Accountability - Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the status of others; and/or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: No experience required.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.

Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements, SEI Endorsement and either ESL or Bilingual Certification.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Schedule: Teacher

Work Calendar: Teacher

Non-Discrimination Notice

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

Postings current as of 7/19/2026 3:48:32 AM CST.

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