ELL Teacher

Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Calendar: Academic Year

Overall Objectives

In alignment with Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles, the ELL Teacher provides high-quality English language development instruction to multilingual learners. This role supports students in developing academic English proficiency while ensuring meaningful access to grade-level content and promoting academic success across subject areas.

Principal Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Program

• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Provides English Language Development instruction aligned to the Minnesota English Language Proficiency Standards.
• Designs and implements lessons using the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to support language development within core content instruction.
• Differentiates instruction for students whose English proficiency ranges from beginner to advanced levels.
• Coordinates and administers ACCESS for ELLs testing and other required assessments.
• Conducts ongoing formal and informal assessments to monitor English language proficiency growth.
• Manages identification, placement, monitoring, and exiting of students in the ELL program in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates research-based instructional strategies to promote high academic achievement for multilingual learners.
• Attends grade-level academic events as scheduled.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing guides and lesson plans aligned with language proficiency standards.
• Uses data to inform instruction and adjust supports for students.
• Participates in all required professional development and compliance training.

Classroom/Behavior Management

• Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
• Establishes and applies classroom expectations consistently and effectively.
• Seeks guidance and collaborates with administration and Q-Comp lead teachers to strengthen instructional and management practices.

Program Compliance

• Maintains accurate student records and required documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepares progress reports and completes required evaluations within established timelines.
• Ensures compliance with Minnesota Department of Education requirements for multilingual learner programming.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Follows all school policies and procedures. 

Communication

• Actively participates in grade-level, subject-level, and staff meetings.
• Clearly communicates academic expectations and language learning goals to students.
• Maintains timely and professional communication with parents and guardians.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Responds promptly to school communications, emails, and phone calls.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and understanding of linguistic and cultural factors that may impact students and families.

Professional Conduct

• Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
• Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
• Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
• Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
• Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
• Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Valid Minnesota license in English as a Second Language (ESL/ELL) appropriate to grade level, or ability to obtain appropriate MN licensure.

Knowledge of WIDA standards, ACCESS testing procedures, and Minnesota English Learner requirements preferred.

Demonstrated ability to integrate technology as a language learning and instructional tool.

Employee Requirements

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.