English Language Development Teacher

Oakland Schools•Troy, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a passionate team at Woodland Elementary School where innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning thrive. As an ELD teacher, you'll engage curious, energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growth—helping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. With robust professional development, a supportive community, and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

Requirements

Valid State Teacher Certification Granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board.
Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in English (000EX) and ESL Endorsement (NS)
Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in mutual respect.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
Works cooperatively with administrators, student services personnel and teachers, to ensure the delivery of curriculum

Responsibilities

Screens Home Language Surveys
Conducts assessment of eligibility in the English Learner program
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the abilities of the students and provides social and emotional support for English Language Learners
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established District curriculum goals
Establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects
Acts as a liaison between the students and other teachers, staff members and family
Administers specialized ESL assessments including WIDA Access and WAPT
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents while also providing families with opportunities for socialization and acculturation
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by the law, District policy and administrative regulation
Attends District meetings and serves on District committees as required
Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned
Attends established school related activities
Participates in curriculum related and program activities that are part of the regular district program
Attends IEPs, Section 504 or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law
Establishes partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the academic program
Work collaboratively with ESL paraprofessionals and general education teachers
Other Duties as Assigned