The ELL Teacher is responsible for teaching grammar and vocabulary and building bridges for students navigating a new language and a new culture. This position will work across grade levels K-12 to provide specialized English language instruction, ensuring our multilingual learners have the tools to thrive academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructional Excellence: Design and deliver scaffolded lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that align with state English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.
- Assessment & Placement: Administer initial language proficiency screenings and annual state-mandated assessments to track student progress and determine service eligibility.
- Collaborative Coaching: Partner with general education teachers to "push-in" or "pull-out," providing strategies to make core content accessible to English learners.
- Individualized Support: Maintain and update Individualized Language Plans (ILPs) for a diverse caseload of students with varying proficiency levels.
- Family Advocacy: Act as a primary point of contact for non-English speaking families, facilitating communication and fostering a welcoming school environment.