English Language Specialist

About the Employer

2026-2027 Teacher - English Language Development Specialist

Job Title (for context): 2026-2027 teacher-english language development specialist

General Purpose

This position is multifaceted with the overarching goal of improving the educational experience of English Learners. The purpose of the ELDSpecialist is to support and implement the district ELD program for the increased academic improvement and advancement of English Learners, and provide support for classroom teachers and other staff members in the modeling and collaboration for effective classroom instruction in language-rich practices.

Essential Job Functions

Orchestrate the Learning Environment of English Learner Students

Prepare to learn and support the creation of learning environments for English learner students in a variety of settings such as small groups, teacher collaboration, co-teaching, and/or strategy implementation.

Participate in Department Meetings and Department PLC Meetings

Participate in department meetings and department PLC meetings.

Adhere to WIDA Access Testing Security and Administration Assessments

Adhere to WIDA access testing security and administration assessments evaluating students' levels of English proficiency.

Advise Parents and/or Legal Guardians of Student Progress

Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress by communicating expectations; student's achievements; develops methods of improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Analyze Student Assessment Data

Analyze student assessment data in order to enhance student achievement.

Assess Student Progress Towards Objectives, Expectations, and/or Goals

Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

Collaborate with Instructional Staff, Other School Personnel, Parents, and a Variety of Community Resources

Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Counsel Students Improving Performance, Health Status, Problem-Solving Techniques, and a Variety of Personal Issues

Counsel students improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.

Demonstrate Methods Required to Perform Classroom and/or Subject-Specific Assignments

Demonstrate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Differentiate Classroom Work Providing Students with Instructional Materials That Address Individualized Learning Plans Within Established Lesson Plans

Differentiate classroom work providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.

Facilitate Student Learning Integrating Technology, Arranging Field Trips, Organizing Age-Appropriate Activities for the Purpose of Achieving Success in Academic, Interpersonal, and Daily Living Skills Through Defined Lesson Plans

Facilitate student learning integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age-appropriate activities for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.

Maintain Confidential and Non-Confidential Manual and Electronic Files and Records Providing Up-to-Date Information and/or Historical Reference in Accordance with Established Guidelines and Legal Requirements

Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.

Model English Communication Developing Student Ability to Communicate Effectively in the English Language

Model english communication developing student ability to communicate effectively in the english language.

Participate in a Variety of Meetings Conveying and/or Gathering Information Required to Perform Functions

Participate in a variety of meetings conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Report Health and Safety Issues to Administrative Personnel and/or Appropriate Agencies Maintaining Student's Personal Safety, a Positive Learning Environment, and Complying with Regulatory Requirements and Established Guidelines

Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and/or appropriate agencies maintaining student's personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

Perform Other Related Duties as Required/Assigned

Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in job-related area from an accredited college or university. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Missouri ESEL teaching certification is required. Ability to gain and maintain 'highly qualified' status as defined by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required. Must pass a criminal background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the district, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge-Based Competencies Required to Satisfactorily Perform the Functions of the Job Include...

Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Skill-Based Competencies Required to Satisfactorily Perform the Functions of the Job Include...

Skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability to Schedule a Number of Activities, Meetings, and/or Events; Gather, Collate, and/or Classify Data; and Use Job-Related Equipment

Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.

Ability to Work with Others Under a Wide Variety of Circumstances; Working with Data Utilizing Defined but Different Processes; and Operate Equipment Using Defined Methods

Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability to Work with a Significant Diversity of Individuals and/or Groups; Work with Data of Widely Varied Types and/or Purposes; and Utilize Job-Related Equipment

Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.

Ability to Collaborate and Communicate Effectively with Internal and External Stakeholders

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to Apply Critical Thinking/Problem Solving to Improve Work Processes

Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.

Ability to Maintain Confidentiality; Set Priorities; Meet Deadlines and Schedules; Work with Detailed Information; and Adapt to Changing Priorities

Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to Set High Expectations for Self and Others; Set and Monitor Progress Toward Goals; and Utilize and Offer Effective Feedback for Continuous Improvement

Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.

Ability to Work as Part of a Team; Adapt to Changing Priorities; and Apply Logical Processes and Analytical Skills

Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work Environment is Primarily Inside, Where the Noise and Temperature Levels are Moderate

Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.

The Work is Sedentary Work That Requires Exerting Up to 10 Pounds of Force Occasionally, and/or a Negligible Amount of Force Frequently or Constantly to Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, or Otherwise Move Objects, Including the Human Body

The work is sedentary work that requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Must Possess the Physical Ability to Perceive the Nature of Sounds, Make Rational Decisions Through Sound Logic and Deductive Processes, Express or Exchange Ideas by the Spoken Word, Substantial Movements (Motions) with the Hands, Wrists, and/or Fingers, and Discern Letters or Numbers at a Given Distance

Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.

Additionally, the Following Physical Abilities Are Required: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Manual Dexterity, Mental Acuity, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Speaking, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Visual Acuity and Walking

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.