ML Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ ML Teacher

Date Posted: 1/9/2026

Location:

Hamtramck Public Schools

Reports to:
School Administrator(s)

The EL classroom teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose/s of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform and acquire the English Language.

• Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Exhibits an understanding of literacy development and essential practices of literacy for elementary students and articulates and utilizes research based instructional strategies and methods appropriate for various grade levels.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares report cards and other necessary documentation to report student growth and accomplishment.
• Maintains student classroom records using current district technology and expectations.
• Communicates regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues.
• Creates an effective and welcoming environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and websites.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Utilizes age and content appropriate aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Provides supervision and oversight to students throughout assigned work day.
• Administers standardized and local assessments.
• Participates in school improvement initiatives at the school level, committees and collaborative learning teams.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Possession of ESL endorsement, or eligible for Full Year Basic Permit.
• Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students

Salary:
Per the HFT Teacher Contract

Attachment(s):

• ML Teacher