ELL Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Pleasant Plains Township, MI

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About The Position

As an ESL / ELL Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will provide high-quality English Language Development instruction and compliant services that support English Learners’ 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 student achievement goals and help scholars work toward them while building an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual Education (Y) endorsement.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate English Language Development services aligned with Michigan and federal requirements.
• Ensure ELL documentation compliance, including ILPs and service minutes, and coordinate and administer WIDA testing.
• Use 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.
• Set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing them.
• Partner with families to support scholar success.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a market-aligned base salary.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school.
• A $5,000 annual bonus for certified teachers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time