26/27 Elementary Teacher - $5,000 Annual Certified Teacher Bonus

Phalen Leadership Academies • Pleasant Plains Township, MI

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About The Position

PLA Teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. As an ESL / ELL Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring English Learners receive high-quality English Language Development instruction and compliant services that support both academic and language acquisition growth. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, monitor scholar progress, ensure compliance with Michigan and federal ELL requirements, and partner with families to support scholar success. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals while building an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in underserved communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Michigan teaching certificate required; English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual Education (Y) endorsement preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate English Language Development services aligned to Michigan and federal requirements
• Ensure compliance with ELL documentation including ILPs, service minutes, and WIDA testing coordination and administration
• Utilize WIDA standards, ACCESS assessments, and Michigan Section 41 requirements to guide instruction and compliance
• Support classroom teachers with integrated ELD strategies and differentiation for English Learners
• Monitor English Learner progress and proficiency data to inform instruction and program decisions
• Serve as a point of contact for ELL compliance, communication, and family support as needed

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• $5,000 annual recurring bonus for fully certified teachers (paid 50% in first semester and 50% at end of year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees