ELL Teacher JobID: 23357
Position Type:
High School Teaching/ESL
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
(High-Needs School)
District:
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job Description
Position: Teacher of English Language Learners
Reports to: Principal
Salary Range: $54,000 - $65,000
General Description: Deliver teacher-led instruction and support online learning in a blended learning environment to meet a range of educational needs for youth learning English
Primary Responsibilities
Develop lessons and units focused on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking the English language
Provide instruction in English language to English Language Learners
Provide academic support to students individually and in small groups
Check student progress and understanding frequently through curriculum monitoring, group discussions/activities, and 1-1 conversations
Communicate student progress and achievement to parents/guardians and students
Communicate with students working remotely on a regular basis
Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
Implement curriculum in accordance with established procedures
Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, well-ordered and conducive to student learning
Maintain accurate records regarding student progress, attendance and engagement
Meet with students regularly to discuss their goals, needs and academic progress
Monitor student achievement, student progress, English proficiency levels, and Formerly Limited English Proficient (FLEP) students
Participate in ELL Professional Learning Community
Review and grade student activities, assignments and assessments
Support ELL students working in the online curriculum
Follow additional directives and assignments given by the Principal
Essential Traits, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language
Conversational knowledge of Spanish preferred
Knowledge of sheltered instruction (SIOP) and other language development methods preferred
Satisfactory completion of criminal history check
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.
Youth Vision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.