2026-2027 Ell Teacher Elementary

POSITION TITLE:English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold Bachelors degree

REPORTS TO:Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: New teachers 195 days; returning teachers 190 days with benefits provided according to the Teachers Negotiated Agreement.

English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

Trinity Elementary Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK Full-Time

Reports to: ELL Director and Site Leader

About Santa Fe South & Trinity Elementary

Santa Fe South Charter Schools (SFS) is a free public charter school district serving the south side of Oklahoma City for more than 20 years. Trinity Elementary opened in the school year and is a beautiful close-knit community school grounded in strong relationships high expectations and a deep belief in the potential of every student.

As Trinity expands to serve third grade the campus continues to grow as a stable high-momentum school with consistent leadership and a highly collaborative staff. This role offers the opportunity to support multilingual learners in a setting where instructional partnership coaching and student-centered growth are deeply valued.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Tier 1 Instructional Support (Push-In)

• 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

Tier 2 Instructional Support (Pull-Out & Small Group)

• 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

Collaboration Coaching & Professional Practice

• Actively engage in Santa Fe Souths 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate or eligibility/willingness to seek certification
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Commitment to Santa Fe Souths mission and the students and communities we serve

Preferred:

• 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

Skills & Competencies

• 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

Why Join Trinity & Santa Fe South

• Opportunity to support multilingual learners at a close-knit high-momentum campus
• Coaching professional development and instructional support
• Collaborative mission-driven school culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a diverse and vibrant community

Santa Fe South Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

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