POSITION TITLE: English Learner (EL) Teacher - Secondary

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: To be Determined

SALARY: Teachers Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified teacher to provide English Language instruction to all qualifying ELs through direct/indirect services depending on the student’s needs. The EL teacher collaborates with general education teachers to ensure the ELs receive content instruction that is accessible to the language level, while learning English. The EL teacher supports instruction of the mainstream class by discussing/modeling content delivery using ESL/sheltered or content specific instruction that are essential for ELs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education or higher
Valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in ESL ( NS) or Bilingual Education (YT)
English (BA) grades K-12
SIOP Training Preferred
Previous experience working with multilingual learners and their families

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide instruction to support English language and content development
Provide targeted language acquisition support for newcomers or ELs who have reached a plateau in their academic and linguistic growth
Introduce and develop grade-level proficiency of academic and content concepts and vocabulary
Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to provide accommodations for instruction and assessment to make district content more accessible to Els
Provide classroom teachers and support staff with cultural and linguistic background of language minority students
Provide assistance in identifying potential ELs
Identify ELs for appropriate class placement/scheduling using various measures
Maintain accurate records: HLS, PNL, /WIDA/W-APT Screener
Advocate for multilinguals and their families
Facilitate professional development at the building level in best practices in English language acquisition methods (SIOP)
Serve on Achievement Team Meetings, IEPs, or MET’s where ELs are involved
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Other duties may be assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form

REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
A sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of ELs
The ability to incorporate current technology into the district curriculum specific to ELs
The ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations and create action plans
The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationship
Ability to use multiple platforms and tools to engage ELs in remote learning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position will require meeting multiple demands from several people and interacting with the public and other staff.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org -> District Links -> Job
Postings Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.