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EL Co- Teacher at Washtenaw… · Ann Arbor
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: EL-Co-Teacher (Grant Funded � Hourly) � Elementary and Secondary
LOCATION: To Be Determined
SALARY: Up to $41.59 per hour
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal & EL Director
POSITION SUMMARY: Hourly EL-certified/endorsed teacher to support EL and General Education teachers through a push-in/co-teaching model to enhance instructional practices and resources for classroom teachers. This grant-funded position does not provide benefits and may not be renewed after the 2026-2027 school year.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Possess valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate (for elementary positions) or secondary teaching certificate (for secondary positions) with NS endorsement Experience in working with English Learners and culturally/linguistically diverse students Experience in the implementation of a push-in model. Familiarity with WIDA Scores and can-do statements
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach district-approved curriculum. Provide Push-in EL support to students with a WIDA composite level of 3.9 and below Meet and communicate regularly with EL teacher and school leaders to discuss student progress Develop lessons and instructional material to provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil. Evaluate academic and social growth of students, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports Regular and reliable attendance.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Ability to speak at least one language other than English, preferred Ability to work effectively with EL parents from varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to coordinate and team with building staff. Awareness of effective strategies in dealing with culture shock and sensitivity to cultural differences and similarities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Read, write and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and Administrators. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and technology carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: All interested candidates must a apply at A2Schools.org --> District Links --> Job Postings Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.