About this role
Position Title: English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher (K-12)
REPORTS TO
Building Principal YEAR: 2026-2027 WORK DAYS: 182
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Iron Mountain Public Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher will provide high-quality language instruction and support to multilingual learners. The successful candidate will collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and families to ensure English learners have equitable access to the curriculum while developing their English language proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct ESL instruction to eligible English learners in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Provide integrated ESL instruction to eligible English learners in the classroom setting (Integrated).
- Administer WIDA assessments and develop and implement individualized language instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support effective instructional strategies and accommodations for multilingual learners.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of language proficiency, instructional services, and required documentation.
- Coordinate translation services and/or utilize translation tools for both students and families. (Currently Vietnamese and Spanish are languages of need).
- Administer or assist with state-approved English language proficiency assessments as required.
- Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and available supports.
- Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and other student support meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal regulations related to English learner programs.
- Be a team player; work with other members to improve techniques, relations with the community, and school environment
- Committed to continuous improvement through training and the use of technology.
- Participate in district-wide professional development
- Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the position
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in the use of technology
- Ability and willingness to work in a team setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the academic, social, and emotional needs of K-12 students is required.
- Candidates with proper ESL endorsement will be given preference
Working Environment/Conditions
- This position works in a variety of settings, including classrooms and outdoors, and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, dust; noise level moderate to loud.
Right to Revise
- This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Continuing Education Training: State of Michigan Continuing Education Clock Hour Requirements
Certificate & Licenses
- Valid Michigan Department of Education teaching license with proper ESL endorsement (NS). Candidates without endorsement can apply and can teach under a Full-Year permit provided they pursue the (NS) endorsement.
Clearances: Fingerprint clearance – Criminal Background check clearance
Salary: Per CBA: Collective Bargaining Agreement