EL Teacher - Elementary (Teacher for English Learners) for 2024-2025

Reports To:  School Principal and Director of Programs for English Learners

Position Purpose:   

Educators of English Learners (EL) demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized student-centered classrooms utilizing  push-in- pull-out- or sheltered 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 teacher for English Learners maintains- organizes- and administers programs- activities- and curricula.

Qualifications:                 

• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) licensure requirements fulfilled
• ESOL endorsement added to license or be willing to obtain this endorsement within 3 years of employment (scholarships available)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with professional colleagues and the general public
• 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
• Willingness to collaborate with EL coaches to continue the process of acquiring- improving- and enhancing EL pedagogy
• While being bilingual is beneficial- it is NOT required

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements 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: 

• Performance Responsibilities:  The person will participate in lesson design-  assessment development- professional development- and overall department planning.  Duties include:

  • Planning lessons
  • Assisting in the selection and approval of instructional materials- supplies- and equipment
  • Assessing students for English proficiency utilizing state approved tests
  • Adapting curriculum to meet the needs of English learners with varying intellectual abilities while accommodating a variety of instructional activities
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Assisting with curriculum revision when appropriate
  • Communicating effectively with administrators- parents- students- and staff (interpreters available when needed)
  • Gathering and submitting required information and documents for audits
  • Supporting the mission of Topeka Public Schools
  • Fulfilling other duties as assigned 

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 provisions of the board policy on evaluation of Support Service Personnel

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor

Additional compensation:  

Teachers with the endorsment on their license or a plan of study in place will be eligible for an additional $500 addendum.   

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