ELL Teacher

English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

Reports to:

Supervisor of Pupil Services

Primary

Purpose:

Provide English language instruction and support to students whose primary language is not English.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid license issued by the Ohio State Board of Education in Elementary and/or Secondary education
• TESOL endorsement
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful BCI/FBI background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) to identify a student's level of English language proficiency.
• Administer the OELPA yearly to English learners to determine proficient level.
• Plan and deliver targeted English language instruction and adapt standard content-area lessons, such as math or science, so multilingual students can learn.
• Build students' English language proficiency and support their academic success across content areas based on students' language proficiency and learning needs.
• Develop and implement standards-aligned lessons that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support students' access to the general education curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation of language development.
• Communicate with families and school personnel regarding student progress and instructional needs.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.