Middle School ELD Self-Contained Teacher

• Provide standards-based English Language Development (ELD) instruction aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards and the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework.
• Design and deliver lessons that integrate language development and grade-level academic content in reading writing speaking listening and viewing.
• Utilize WIDA Language Expectations Key Language Uses and Proficiency Level Descriptors to differentiate instruction for multilingual learners at varying levels of English proficiency.
• Develop students academic language skills across content areas including language arts mathematics science and social studies.
• Implement culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices that honor and leverage students linguistic and cultural assets.

• Administer and interpret WIDA ACCESS assessment data classroom-based assessments and other language proficiency measures to monitor student growth.
• Use student performance data to develop instructional goals monitor progress and provide targeted interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student language proficiency academic progress accommodations and compliance requirements.
• Support students in meeting language acquisition goals and transitioning successfully into less restrictive instructional settings when appropriate.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure multilingual learners have equitable access to grade-level curriculum and instruction.
• Partner with special education staff interventionists counselors and administrators to support the academic and social-emotional needs of multilingual learners.
• Participate in Student Support Team Child Study IEP 504 and Multilingual Learner meetings as required.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress language development and available educational supports.

• Establish and maintain a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes high expectations and student engagement.
• Foster students confidence self-advocacy and academic independence while supporting language acquisition.
• Promote positive behavior mutual respect and a sense of belonging for all students.

• Participate in professional learning related to multilingual education WIDA implementation culturally responsive teaching and Minnesota academic standards.
• Remain current on federal state and local requirements regarding English Learner identification services assessment and compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes for multilingual learners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration in support of school goals and student achievement.

• Support student growth in all four language domains: Listening Speaking Reading and Writing.
• Implement instructional practices aligned to WIDAs core principles of equity integration of language and content collaboration and asset-based language development.
• Use a Can Do approach that recognizes and builds upon students strengths experiences and multilingual abilities.
• Ensure multilingual learners have meaningful access to grade-level learning while receiving appropriate language supports and scaffolds.

• Current MN teaching license inESL or possess ability to obtain an alternative teaching license (Tier 1 or Tier 2). Inquire for more information if clarification is needed.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and comply with organizational and district policies.

SY2026-2027

Required Experience:

IC