ELL Teacher

ELL Teacher 2026

Topeka USD 501 •

Reports To:

Director- ELL Department and School Principal

Position

Purpose:

Educators of ELL students demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized- student-centered classrooms utilizing push-in and/or pull-out instruction- by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities- by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data- and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

The ELL teacher maintains- organizes- and administers ELL programs- activities- and curricula.

Qualifications:

* Must meet Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) licensure requirements.

* Must have an ESOL endorsement.

* Strong classroom management skills and attention to detail.

* The ability to work with professional colleagues and the general public.

* The ability to instruct and relate to non-English speaking students from varying backgrounds and academic skill levels.

* Academic preparation or teaching experience with English Learners.

Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.)

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to walk- sit- talk- and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception- and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Prepares instructional materials for ELL students

* Assists the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction for ELL students

* Works with individual students and small groups

* Provides an individualized language acquisition program for each student

* Communicates with parents regarding students` progress- fosters positive school/home relationships- and suggests home activities that will enhance student success in school

* Helps the classroom teacher locate translating and interpreting services

* Communicates high expectations to all learners

* Provides building level professional development

* Seeks- listens- and responds appropriately to suggestions- requests- and concerns

* Incorporates the use of appropriate technology

* Implements the district-adopted curriculum

* Develops lesson plans by incorporating standard-based- effective lesson design

* Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs

* Models and facilitates higher-order thinking- problem-solving- creativity- and flexibility

* Integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction routinely

* Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions

* Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations

* Assists students in developing self-assessment skills

* Maintains up-to-date records of student progress

* Creates a positive- inviting- and safe learning environment

* Develops- models- and practices procedures and routines

* Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences

* Demonstrates conflict resolution skills

* Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching

* Treats students- patrons- and colleagues with dignity and respect

* Maintains confidentiality

* Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences

* Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated

* Demonstrates how subject matter is organized

* Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships

* Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program

* Administers- scores- and interprets individual diagnostic tests and local and state assessments including the annual Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA)

* Gathers and submits necessary paperwork and documentation for annual September 20 audit

* Determines from diagnostic tests the potential- the instructional level- and the strengths and weaknesses of the student's performance

* Submits an end-of-year report and other information requested

* Supports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner

* Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign- which may include facilitating or helping to prepare professional development sessions for school or district.

Terms of Employment:

9 month teacher contract; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with…