2026-2027 Ell Teacher - Elementary

Santa Fe South Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

22h

About The Position

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher serves as an instructional partner and advocate for multilingual learners, delivering high-quality, language-focused instruction that accelerates English language development while ensuring meaningful access to grade-level content. This role blends Tier 1 push-in support with Tier 2 targeted small-group or pull-out instruction, emphasizing collaboration with classroom teachers, alignment to WIDA standards, and the use of research-based instructional practices. The ELL Teacher plays a critical role in building students’ academic language, literacy skills, and confidence as learners and community members.

Requirements

Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate or eligibility/willingness to seek certification
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Commitment to Santa Fe South’s mission and the students and communities we serve
Strong understanding of second language acquisition across listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains
Ability to deliver effective Tier 1 push-in support and Tier 2 targeted interventions
Skill in scaffolding instruction using visual supports, sentence frames, structured academic talk, and explicit vocabulary instruction
Proficiency in using language proficiency data to plan, differentiate, and monitor instruction
Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts
Knowledge of culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices
Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, documentation, and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

ESL/ELL certification or endorsement
Experience teaching or supporting multilingual learners in elementary settings
Familiarity with WIDA standards, ACCESS assessments, and screening tools
Experience as a second language learner
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan and deliver language supports aligned to Oklahoma Academic Standards and grade-level content
Provide in-class scaffolding to support listening, speaking, reading, and writing across content areas
Model and reinforce effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners, including language objectives, sentence frames, structured academic talk, and visual supports
Use WIDA Can Do Descriptors and English Language Development (ELD) standards to differentiate instruction based on English proficiency levels
Support teachers in adapting lessons, assessments, and instructional materials to ensure equitable access for English learners
Promote inclusive classroom environments that affirm linguistic and cultural diversity
Design and deliver targeted small-group or pull-out instruction based on WIDA data, MAP Growth, classroom assessments, and progress-monitoring tools
Provide explicit instruction in academic vocabulary, grammar, phonological awareness, reading comprehension, and writing structures, as appropriate
Implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students requiring additional language development support
Monitor student progress toward English proficiency goals and adjust intervention plans accordingly
Maintain documentation related to services, progress monitoring, and instructional outcomes
Actively engage in Santa Fe South’s coaching model by seeking, receiving, and implementing feedback
Collaborate with content teams, classroom teachers, and instructional leaders to align language instruction to core curricula
Use data to inform instructional decisions and advocate for student needs
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and language development
Support campus-wide initiatives and contribute to a positive, collaborative school culture