English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Marinette School District is seeking a qualified, passionate individual to join our team as a English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher supporting our K-12 English Language Learners. The position is responsible for providing instruction and evaluation to improve English proficiency listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as serve as a resource to the district for English language concerns.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide ELL instruction to students K-12.
• Administer required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress
• Develop language acquisition support plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to assist ELL students achieve academically in the classroom.
• Use language teaching strategies to increase English proficiency for students who speak a language other than English at home.
• Advocate for the needs of the ELL students.
• Evaluate the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home and recommend appropriate language support.
• Administer a language screener to students for whom a language barrier is impeding their academic success.
• Communicate language needs and progress of the ELLs with classroom teachers, administrators and families.
• Direct and support ELL Educational Associates to ensure ongoing, relevant supports for ELL students.
• Provide bilingual instruction and support to students K-12.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Valid WI DPI License in English as Second Language (1395)
• Valid WI DPI License in Bilingual-Bicultural Education (1023)

Please include the following documentation with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation

Marinette School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), religion, age, pregnancy, disability, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District''s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in our employment practices.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or interview process, please contact Tracy Coleman, HR Director at tcoleman@marinette.k12.wi.us.