Position Type:
High School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/29/2026
Location:
To Be Determined
District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools
POSITION TITLE: High School English Learner (EL) Teacher
FTE: 1.0
POSITION LOCATION: TBD
SALARY: Teachers Salary Schedule
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal, EL Director
POSITION SUMMARY
Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Secondary English Learner (EL)
Teacher to provide specialized English language development instruction and support
for multilingual learners in middle and/or high school. The Secondary EL Teacher
collaborates with content-area teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school
staff to ensure English Learner (EL) students have equitable access to rigorous, grade level instruction while developing English language proficiency.
The Secondary EL Teacher designs and delivers standards-aligned English language
development instruction based on students' language proficiency levels and academic
needs. Through the implementation of research-based ESL instructional practices,
sheltered instruction strategies, and culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, the
teacher supports students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
while fostering success across all academic content areas.
This position requires expertise in second language acquisition, language development,
culturally responsive pedagogy, and collaborative consultation. The successful
candidate will advocate for multilingual learners, partner with educators and families to
support student achievement, and create an inclusive learning environment that
recognizes and values students' linguistic and cultural assets.
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of
qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in
exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual
Education (YT) endorsement (6-12 or K-12). English (BA) endorsement also required.
SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with multilingual learners and their families.
Experience supporting newcomer and recently arrived immigrant students preferred.
Knowledge of middle and high school students' academic, social, emotional, linguistic, and
behavioral development.
Knowledge of second language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive instructional
practices, and effective English language development methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, administrators, and
multidisciplinary teams to support multilingual learners.
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of
qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in
exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
Have demonstrated instructional techniques that make content accessible to all learners
and to all levels of language proficiency, such as:
Introduce and develop grade-level proficiency of academic and content concepts and
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Support
Provide instruction to support English language and content development
Provide targeted language acquisition support for newcomers and ELs who have
reached a plateau in their academic and linguistic growth
Introduce and develop grade-level proficiency of academic and content concepts
and vocabulary
Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to provide
accommodations for instruction and assessment to make district content more
accessible to ELs
Student Assessment and Placement
Provide assistance in identifying potential ELs
Identify ELs for appropriate class placement/scheduling using various measures
Maintain accurate records: HLS, PNL, WIDA/Kindergarten Screener
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and
prepare progress reports
Collaboration and Advocacy
Ability to work effectively between multiple secondary schools
Provide classroom teachers and support staff with the cultural and linguistic
background of language minority students
Advocate for multilingual students and their families
Serve on Achievement Team Meetings, IEPs, or METs where ELs are involved
Adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexibility in diverse working
conditions
Professional Development
Facilitate professional development at the building level in best practices in
English language acquisition methods (SIOP)
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of people
.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the
employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While
performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs
such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for
safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the
ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands
from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending
upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings
