Position Type:
Licensed Elementary School/Elementary K-6
Date Posted:
7/6/2026
Location:
Juniper Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026
The Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher provides instructional leadership and targeted expertise to ensure the academic and linguistic success of multilingual students. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, targeted instruction through small-group settings while serving as a collaborative partner to classroom teachers. The Specialist will bridge content and language instruction. Bilingual Spanish is required.
- Develop and implement targeted lesson plans tailored to the specific linguistic needs of ML students, utilizing WIDA Standards and Can-Do Descriptors.
- Facilitate daily small groups focused on English Language Development (ELD) in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Apply deep knowledge of the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) model to scaffold academic language during instruction.
- Partner with grade-level teams to model effective strategies and assist in the development of language objectives for Tier 1 instruction.
- Assist with administrative tasks on ELLevation, including monitoring forms for exited students and conducting exit interviews.
- Coordinate and manage the annual WIDA ACCESS for ELLs testing process, including scheduling, proctoring, and data verification.
- Lead the ELD Task Force.
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Current Utah Educator License with ESL Endorsement.
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Demonstrated experience with the SIOP instructional model
- Advanced knowledge of WIDA assessments and data analysis.
- Proven track record of successful collaboration within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) or Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework.
- Familiarity with the ELLevation platform for student tracking and instructional planning.
Job Description
Salary Schedules
INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefits package includes:
Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
Supplementary Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.
