ELL Teacher

Ferguson-Florissant School District • Ferguson, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an ELL Educator, you are the bridge between a student's heritage and their future. You don't just teach a language; you unlock the world. By treating multilingualism as an academic superpower, you will lead a classroom that celebrates diverse identities while providing the high-leverage linguistic tools students need to master a rigorous curriculum. You are a champion for equity, a partner to families, and a specialist who ensures that every student�regardless of their home language�has a front-row seat to success in the Ferguson-Florissant "New Chapter."

As a High School ELL Teacher, you will lead the language development program for our 9th-12th grade multilingual scholars. You will facilitate a sophisticated, student-centered environment that balances intensive English acquisition with the academic demands of high school graduation requirements. Working as a vital advocate within the building, you will collaborate with content-area teachers to scaffold complex subjects, ensuring that language is never a barrier to a student's brilliance.

Requirements

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12).
• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required.
• You understand the unique academic and social-emotional needs of immigrant and refugee teenagers.
• You are a fierce advocate for your students, ensuring they have full access to STEAM pathways, AP courses, and career-technical education.
• You thrive on partnering with Science, Math, and Social Studies departments to co-plan and modify instruction for diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted instruction that develops high-level academic English in reading, writing, and professional communication.
• Monitor graduation credits and pathway progress, ensuring ELL students are meeting the milestones for post-secondary success.
• Provide "push-in" or collaborative support in core content classrooms to make high-level academic concepts accessible.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with our international families, helping them navigate the complexities of the American high school system.
• Lead building-wide initiatives that honor the linguistic and cultural wealth our students bring to the FFSD community.

Benefits

• 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Access to the Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic
• Mentorship for Mastery: Every new high school ELL teacher is paired with a veteran mentor to help you navigate secondary compliance and graduation pathways.
• Dedicated collaborative planning time (PLC) to work with content-area partners.
• Tuition reimbursement
• District-provided PD focused on WIDA standards and secondary scaffolded instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior