ESL Teacher

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher. An ESL teacher supports non-native English speakers in developing their language skills through structured lessons in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They tailor instruction to meet diverse student needs, fostering a supportive learning environment to enhance communication abilities and cultural understanding. This role is essential in both K-12 and adult education settings, helping students achieve academic and personal growth.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language or related field
• Master's degree in similar fields preferred
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with ESL endorsement (NS)

Previous Experience

• Successful teaching experience with Multilingual Learners (MLs) in an urban setting
• Previous success working with students from a variety of culture and linguistic backgrounds, age, and language/academic proficiency levels
• Success working in an ambiguous and independent environment

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Ability to support and promote academic instruction in the four domains of the English language
• Demonstrated ability to maintain standards of professional conduct and work ethics including attendance, punctuality and performance is required
• Demonstrated ability to actively seek opportunities to grow professionally
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Sample Job Responsibilities

• Deliver ESL/ELD instruction to multilingual learner newcomers based on their language proficiency levels to support English acquisition and enhance academic achievement.
• Align curriculum with WIDA English language development standards and pedagogy.
• Use data to guide and differentiate instruction effectively.
• Build relationships with students and parents to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records for student evaluation and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure procedures for welcoming new multilingual learners are followed.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and communication development of multilingual learners.
• Foster a learning environment that promotes successful social and academic experiences related to language proficiency and acculturation.
• Incorporate feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions to improve teaching practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the school or district.

$50,285 - $95,000 a year

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).