ESOL Teacher (High School)

Teacher - English Learners (EL) Newcomers, Secondary (Douglass High School) 2026-27

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Teacher- English Learners (EL) – Secondary Newcomers

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This position is for an EL teacher who will design and implement language instruction and intervention for students who are identified as English Learners (EL). Specifically, this teacher will work with EL students in our secondary newcomer programs, focusing on the needs of newly arrived EL students.

The EL teacher will provide support to EL students in their classrooms and in the content areas. The EL teacher will be expected to develop individualized educational plans for each EL student and develop and deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines within all content areas. The EL teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers in a capacity that includes, but is not limited to, joining professional learning teams, helping differentiate instruction and assessment of EL students, and providing on-going support to classroom teachers as they implement EL strategies. The EL teacher will administer the annual English proficiency test and will be responsible for administering the EL screening test to students who are new to the school. The EL teacher must maintain all state and district required documentation on EL students and will serve as a liaison between the school, the classroom teachers, the parents/guardians of EL students, the district EL office, and district interpreters. This position may require travel among schools. EL teachers are district teachers who are assigned to buildings to meet the needs of EL students; therefore, building placement may change from year-to-year. EL teachers placed at DouglassHighSchool may teach EL content and enrichment classes, in addition to English Language Development (ELD) classes.

Note: All duties described in this job description are intended to be fulfilled either in online or in-person classes, or a combination of both, as determined by student and district need.

If this position is grant-funded, it will be set for one year only, as it is dependent on the grant funding allocation in future school years.

Serves as lead teacher, co-teacher, and intervention teacher for EL students in language development classes and all other content areas.

Serves as liaison among the school, classroom teachers, parents/guardians, students, district personnel, and community organizations that support EL students and families.

Secures language interpreters for parent meetings and school events, as needed.

Administers annual English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment to all EL students on caseload and administers EL screening test to students who are new to the school. Maintains proper testing protocol regarding these tests.

Maintains accurate records on EL students regarding progress monitoring, language acquisition, reclassification, and all other aspects required for EL students.

Follows all administrative directives and federal, state, and district guidelines and policies regarding EL students and collaboration with their parents/guardians.

Works with classroom and content teachers to differentiate instruction, assignments, and assessments and accurately assign grades to the work of EL students in their classes.

Provides professional development and coaching to classroom and content area teachers in assigned building(s) as needed and to the extent possible.

Attends professional development sessions for EL teachers and staff.

Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.

Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.

Strives to implement by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.

Makes provisions for being available to students, staff, and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.

Understands and adheres to Board policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. Reports To: Director of English Learners and Migrant Education and building principal(s)

Minimum: Appropriate academic preparation to be certified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Certification: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in appropriate content area. Missouri ESOL endorsement is required.

Prior teaching experience either at the elementary or secondary level preferred. Bilingual preferred. Familiarity with standardized tests, ability to analyze data, and experience with special education would be considered assets. Excellent computer skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance

Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction

Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction

Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Read handwritten or printed material