English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher - Pre-K and Kdg-5th Grade (2026-2027)

Applications must be submitted via the district`s application portal as administrators do not review any applications in the Educate Kansas portal. If you are interested in this position, please apply here.

Purpose: Provide developmentally appropriate, language-rich instruction and academic support for English learners from Pre-K through 5th grade. Use play-based strategies for early childhood and standards-aligned instruction for elementary grades to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing; scaffold grade-level content; support social-emotional development; and partner with families and colleagues.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
2. Current Kansas State PROFESSIONAL Teaching License with ESOL Endorsement on file in the District Office (elementary license with ESOL endorsement that includes Pre-K/PRK)
3. Experience teaching English learners at the elementary level is preferred.

Supervisor: Principal(s)

Description:
This position will support English learners at Prairie Creek Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated ESOL instruction across Pre-K–5 that is developmentally appropriate and standards-aligned: play-based, oral-language-rich activities for Pre-K and explicit literacy/academic language instruction for K–5.
• Employ ESOL best practices (visuals, gestures, modeling, repetition, sentence frames, scaffolds) and adjust approaches by age and proficiency.
• Implement push-in, pull-out, small-group, and co-teaching models to scaffold classroom content and support access to grade-level standards.
• Use formative and summative assessments (observations, language samples, progress monitoring tools, KELPA or local equivalents) to determine language levels, set goals, and track growth.
• Differentiate lessons and interventions for diverse language proficiency levels and special needs; collaborate with special educators and specialists for IEP/504 coordination.
• Develop and teach targeted lessons for vocabulary, phonics/phonological awareness, comprehension, writing, and oral language across grade bands.
• Contribute to the development of school and classroom climates that validate home languages and cultures.
• Engage families through regular communication.
• Adhere to the KSDE English Learner Framework, and maintain accurate records: eligibility, progress monitoring, attendance, family contacts, and required documentation.
• Participate in and contribute to school and district teams (ESOL, grade-level, MTSS, Student Based Support Team), co-plan with classroom teachers, and lead or attend professional development as applicable.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment through appropriate classroom management.
• See that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Obtain advance approval for all expenditures.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of language acquisition processes, ESOL instructional methods, and high-quality instructional resources.
2. Familiarity with the KSDE English Learner Framework and the Kansas English Language Proficiency Standards.
3. Knowledge of Federal Title III requirements and guidance.
4. Strong cultural competency, family engagement skills, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
2. Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and/or reach.
4. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
5. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
6. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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