Teacher - Elementary, ELL; Temporary

Position Start: 10/20/2025
Job:
Teacher - Elementary, ELL

Location:

North Gresham Elementary School

Contract:

69 Contract days, Temporary Contract  School Year Only
FTE: 1.00

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled. Apply through

State of Oregon Teaching License with ESOL PK-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• Annual Salary Range $18,980 - $37,590 (Based on 192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $718 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

The job of "Teacher-ELL" is to develop English language learners’ (ELLs’) English proficiency (listening, speaking, reading and writing) to support access to grade level academic instruction across content areas. The ELL teacher implements effective instructional techniques for English language development; develops appropriate lesson plans; utilizes district-approved curriculum; provides a safe and optimal learning environment; determines levels of English proficiency and provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals related to English language proficiency.

• Demonstrates effective planning and preparation through knowledge of content, pedagogy and students, setting instructional outcomes, utilization of resources, designing coherent instruction and student assessments.
• Delivers effective instruction through student communication, questioning and discussion techniques, active engagement of students in learning, use of assessments for instruction, and flexibility and responsiveness.
• Creates a classroom environment that is respectful and builds rapport, validates students’ home language and culture, establishes a culture for learning, and manages classroom procedures, student behaviors and physical space to support learning.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility through reflecting on teaching practice, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, participating in the professional community, growing professionally and consistently working with colleagues, parents and students in a professional manner.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Administers assessments for the purpose of determining students' level of English proficiency and program eligibility.
• Assesses students' oral and written English communication skills for the purpose of instructional placement and developing appropriate lesson plans to improve students’ ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student’s English language development progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and community agencies (e.g., Migrant Education) to improve student outcomes and plan instruction addressing linguistic needs.
• Participates in meetings to inform school teams about students’ linguistic profiles and makes recommendations based on linguistic data.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides to support an effective school program and address student needs.
• Models appropriate oral and written English to develop students’ ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Collaborates regularly with grade-level or content-area teams, specialists and other ESL teachers to support students’ academic success.
• Attends scheduled ELL Department meetings for staff development and maintaining compliance.
• Complies with all state, district, school and program policies, processes, procedures and timelines.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job-related experience
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, motivate students, direct support personnel and evaluate performance
• Knowledge of curriculum, educational code, and district policies
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, maintain records, perform tasks, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, parents and staff, meet schedules and deadlines. Physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, speaking/listening, and near/far visual acuity
• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Teaching credential for appropriate level and specialty, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, CPR and First Aid Certificates