English Language Learner Teacher

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Position Announcement

Job Title:

English Language Learner Teacher

Location:

East & Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level: $47,525 - $88,387 – Per the current WEA Master Agreement

Terms of Employment:
School Year

Date Posted:
May 27, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
June 5, 2026 @ 4 pm

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at ELL Interventionist High School May 2026). Resume and cover letter may be:

• Attached within the online application (preferred)
• Faxed:
• Mailed:
  Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

The ELL Teacher is responsible for providing targeted academic second language and grade level supports to eligible ELL students in all core content areas s position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Provide and deliver academic support services to eligible ELL students
• Manage and maintain accurate student records
• Visit with identified students to identify suitable options and help resolve problems.
• Develop a positive relationship with students and school community and maintain constructive relationships with staff, students, and administration.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, and students in cooperative, supportive, and positive ways.
• Participate in district led ELL PD.
• Provide interventions in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English for ELL learners.
• Provide literacy support for ELL learners at school and home.
• Coordinate school achievement data on ELL learners in literacy.
• Ability to support each individual student’s understanding and readiness using intervention strategies.
• Ability to work with students at all learning levels.
• Plan and lead small group and individualized instruction.
• Based on data, regularly adjust instructional strategies, including, but not limited to: adapting lesson plans and identifying new ELL interventions.
• Communicate frequently with classroom teachers and school leaders regarding students’ progress
• Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Keep the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading program.
• Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the ELL services.
• Administer and assess WIDA Screener assessment
• Administer the WIDA Access assessment
• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor and record progress to ensure student achievement
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Good attendance
• Other duties as assigned

• Valid Michigan K-12 Teaching Certification ESL (TESOL)
• Ability to analyze data and make instructional decisions
• Belief that all students can learn
• Must be willing to attend training sessions
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the team
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve

• Understanding of working with WIDA and Common State Standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of curriculum development processes.
• Experience working with at-risk learners and special needs.
• Ability to effectively function as a professional team member.
• High level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality.
• Possesses high level of communication skills (oral and written).

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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