2026-2027 Elementary Teacher - ELL/Bilingual

Reports to: Building Administrator • FLSA Status: Exempt • Work Days: 181 • FTE: 100

About the Role

Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Teaches English Language Development to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City's Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Presents the content required in Oklahoma's Priority Academic Student Skills, and the WIDA English Language Development standards.
• Transforms lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treats pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Generates Language Instruction Education Plans (LIEP) for ELLs and shares the student's LIEP with the appropriate instructional staff.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with ELL pupils, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participates in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises and monitors students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day which may include but not be limited to (cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, hallway monitor, etc.).
• Participates in the annual administration of ACCESS for ELLs English Language Proficiency testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, an alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Bilingual/Multicultural; English as a Second Language strongly preferred.
  • Non-ESL certified hires to be approved by the Director of Language & Cultural Services on a case-by-case basis and will have one year from date of hire to secure Oklahoma teaching certification in ESL/Bilingual Education and/or complete district supervised/approved ESL professional development hours.
• Demonstrable knowledge/background in Sheltered Instruction (SIOP/SDAIE) and Second Language Acquisition.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students and provides for their academic well-being and success.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment

Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.