English Language Learner

Position Type:

ELL/ELL Teacher

Date Posted:

5/16/2025

Location:

Suffolk Public Schools

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

POSITION TITLE

English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Under the direction of the Building Principal and the Chief Academic Officer, the English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher provides support for students who are identified as English Language Learners in a variety of settings including co-teaching, small group instruction, one-on-one, and consultation with classroom teachers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements. Any combination of the job functions shown below may be performed.

Identify English Language Learner (ELL) students using district criteria.

Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate instructional programming to meet the needs of ELL students.

Collaborate with the ELL team on programming, data analysis, and instructional planning.

Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help ELL students achieve academically in the classroom.

Serve as a resource for colleagues by modeling instructional strategies, identifying and developing instructional resources, and providing professional development related to the needs of ELL students.

Use language teaching strategies to increase English proficiency for students who speak a language other than English as home.

Evaluate the language needs of students whose families speak a language other than English at home and recommend appropriate language support.

Administer a language screener to students for whom a language barrier is impeding their academic success. Administer formative assessments.

Participate in ongoing professional development including ELL staff meetings.

Communicate language needs and progress of the ELLs with classroom teachers, administrators and families.

Familiarize yourself with the current ELL Teachers Manual including programming guides and required forms.

Create a schedule that best meets the needs of the language students.

Connect ELL families with school events.

Create individual language goals for students who benefit from language support.

Advocate for the needs of the ELL students.

Communicate effectively with students, administrators, parents, school staff, and members of the school community.

Fulfill Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) compliance requirements related to this position.

Continue to maintain and improve professional competence.

Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

Comply with applicable district, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Attend work regularly.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Maintain knowledge of software and equipment used to perform duties, such as student information systems, word processing database, spreadsheets, e-mail, and office equipment.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Fluency in multiple languages is preferred.

Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, techniques and approaches.

Knowledge of current trends, theories and technologies pertaining to learning and instruction.

Knowledge of assessment procedures and techniques, test construction and evaluation methods.

Knowledge of subject material, concepts and issues related to grade/subject of assignment.

Understanding of basic office equipment and software used by the district in maintaining records, and files (i.e. word processing software, student record databases).

Knowledge of instructional technologies and software, equipment, tools and devices used in presenting instruction, documenting assessments, and tracking student progress.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of education applicable to Licensure requirements;

ability to communicate clearly by using oral and written language;

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Training, and Licensure

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Virginia Teaching License with appropriate English As a Second Language Prek-12 endorsement.

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in education and considerable experience with staff development.

Experience and/or training working with English Language Learners at various age levels and diverse backgrounds preferred.

Experience with differentiating instruction preferred.

Experience working with diverse learners and supporting culturally responsive practices preferred.

Experience working with students from a variety of cultural, racial, socioeconomic and linguistic backgrounds as well as students from a variety of family structures preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment: Classroom/School Environment.

Conditions of Work:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

Work requires walking, fingering and repetitive motions;

Voice communication is required for expressing and exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work;

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels;

Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written and computer data, determining the accuracy and the thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions and hazards.

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Must be able to perform light physical work, occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds without assistance in an indoor setting.

Must be able to move throughout the building and from building to building.

Must be able to converse with administrators, staff, parents, and the public, and must be able to exchange accurate information with such individuals.

Must be able to review written materials in print and electronic formats.

Must be able to complete job duties in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm.

Terms of Employment

Salary Range: $60,000 - $93,446 ($2,944 Additional for Master's Degree)

Contract: 10 Months

Benefits: Employer Portion Paid Retirement, Life Insurance, Contribution to Medical Insurance, Personal and Sick Leave FLSA Status: Exempt