ESOL, Newcomer-Middle (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School, ESOL teacher under the direction of their principal will provide tailored instruction of foundational skills in English to a diverse, multi-leveled, and multi-aged group of students who have had limited or no schooling as well as low proficiency levels in the English Language and Literacy domains. The Middle School ESOL, Newcomer teacher is culturally proficient, self-motivated, demonstrates a passion for continuous learning, and has the ability to facilitate a successful learning community for English Language Learners (ELLs).

Requirements

KS Secondary teaching certificate
ESOL endorsement
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

1 year prior teaching experience preferred with ESOL Students

Responsibilities

Cultural Proficiency - is aware that students come from diverse backgrounds and can embrace the diversity and traditions of languages and cultures
Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of the student
Creates, administers, and grades tests/assessments to evaluate student progress
Creates effective lesson plans reflecting alignment to grade level state standards, ESOL evidence-based strategies and language objectives to guide daily instruction
Provides direct instruction and facilitates student learning using current best practices and strategies throughout content areas
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates those objectives to students, parents, and peers as appropriate
Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help maintain order in the classroom to create a learning environment for all students
Develop and assist classroom staff members to incorporate effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing strategies into all content areas
Provide direct instruction and support to ELLs through coaching, co-teaching, observing, and feedback while providing ongoing communication and support of core instruction.
Administer state and district screeners and assessments to ELL students as needed
Ensure that collaboration and push-in support occur within the classroom delivery model. Collaboration may occur with para-educators, SPED and or the ESOL team within the building.
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, districts trainings, and teacher workshops
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.