Elementary ELL Teacher

Elementary ELL Teacher

Ferguson-Florissant School District BERKELEY ELEMENTARY - Berkeley, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5609700
• Final date to receive applications: Apr 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Berkeley Intermediate School (Grades 3rd - 5th)

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In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that every language a student speaks is a gift. We are looking for a dynamic, visionary ELL Teacher who doesn't just teach English, but empowers students to navigate a new world without losing their identity. You are the advocate, the guide, and the specialist who ensures our multilingual learners have every door open to them.

As part of the Ferguson-Florissant "New Chapter," you won't just be "supporting" students; you will be joining a team dedicated to equity and innovation. If you are passionate about cultural responsiveness and believe that language acquisition is the key to global citizenship, your next chapter starts here.

As a Certified ELL Teacher, you will inspire and support English language learners in reaching their academic and linguistic goals. You will lead high-quality, engaging instruction tailored to students’ specific proficiency levels, implementing research-based strategies that weave English acquisition into our rigorous curriculum. Working as a vital partner to families, colleagues, and the community, you will create an inclusive environment where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12).
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required;
  Master’s degree, preferred.
• Cultural Navigator: You possess a deep understanding of the diverse backgrounds our students bring and are committed to culturally responsive teaching.
• Equity Champion: You are a fierce advocate for your students, ensuring they have equitable access to all district programs, from STEAM to PROBE.
• Collaborative Partner: You thrive on co-teaching and coaching classroom teachers to help them make their content accessible to all learners.

• Inspire Acquisition: Design and lead small-group or pull-out instruction that accelerates English language development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Bridge the Curriculum: Work alongside classroom teachers to scaffold complex lessons, ensuring ELL students can master grade-level standards.
• Partner with Families: Act as a dedicated resource for our international families, ensuring they feel welcomed, informed, and part of the FFSD "New Chapter."
• Utilize Resources: Leverage our district’s unique assets, like Little Creek Nature Area and our STEAM initiatives, to provide rich, hands-on vocabulary-building experiences.
• Foster Belonging: Build a school-wide culture that celebrates linguistic diversity and views multilingualism as a premier academic asset.

• Primary Support: Building Principal
• Instructional Support: District ELL Coordinator and Federal Programs Director

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar, 187 Contract Days
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education.

We don't just hire specialists; we invest in advocates.

• Mentorship that Matters: Every new ELL teacher is paired with a veteran mentor who understands the unique nuances of language instruction and compliance.
• Time for Excellence: Weekly collaborative planning time (PLC) built into the schedule to work with grade-level teams.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD focused on the latest WIDA standards and research-based ELL strategies.
• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to the Ferg-Flor…