What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELL Teacher position at Yinghua Academy?
Description
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
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.