ELL Teacher - Elementary

ELL Teacher – Elementary

Waterloo Community School District CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE – Waterloo, Iowa

Job : 5809478

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and facilitating learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment, and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the district-selected curriculum, aligned with the district-adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manner consistent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches, and methodologies.

All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*), which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university
• BA

• Iowa Teacher's Certification
• ESL/TESOL Endorsement or the equivalent
• Preferred Elementary and/or additional content area certification

• Teaching experience
• Teaching ELL in a diverse setting.
• Preferred experience with diverse cultures.
• Dependent on specific open position, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status, or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

• Para educators assisting in the classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

1. Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.

a. Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families, and staff.

b. Implements strategies supporting students, building, and district goals.

c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.

d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.

e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.

f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.

g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.

2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.

b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.

c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.

d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

3. Plans and prepares for instruction.

a. Uses student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.

c. Uses…