ELL Teacher

Overview

Position Type:
Teacher
Date Posted: 2/5/2026

Location:

Hopkins Public Schools

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. We value diversity and equity in learning and seek educators who are equity-minded and culturally responsive.

• Test and assess students  English skills to determine placement and/or exit from service
• Assist in scheduling ELL classes
• Maintain student files and record relevant information onto the district database
• Provide progress reports and/or grades to parents and mainstream staff
• Address the needs of ELL students with various language capabilities
• Teach students in small and large group settings
• Deliver effective instruction in both sheltered and co-taught program models
• Meet and communicate with parents and mainstream staff
• Gather students  background information and family data
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Advocate for ELLs by representing their needs to parents, mainstream staff, program coordinators, and administrators
• Serve as a resource in areas related to the education of ELLs for administration, mainstream staff, parents and students

• Qualified applicants will have completed the K-12 ELL licensure requirements for certification. Previous experience as a K-12 ELL teacher is preferred.
• Experience with non-English speaking students in a US and/or international setting
• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition
• Excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ELL Curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• Ability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
• Ability to work collaboratively with other ELL staff members
• Ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students with limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a school environment, with the ability to sit for extended periods, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, read printed materials and computer screens, and communicate verbally.

Work is performed in a school classroom and outdoor environments.

1.0 FTE - 185 Days
HEA Union Contract

• Base ranges: BA, Step 0: $48,039.00; MA, Step 0: $52,223.00
• Position-specific benefits information is available