High School ELD and Spanish Teacher

High School ELD and Spanish Teacher Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $50,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Teaching experience with English language learners (ELLs) Foreign language proficiency Student progress monitoring Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Family collaboration in education Faculty collaboration English writing skills instruction Teaching Certification Student performance data analysis Teaching Spanish TESOL Certification Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Student support English language learner (ELL) student support Curriculum standards alignment English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Language development (child development components) Training Student needs assessment Multicultural competence in teaching ESL Certification Student academic progress tracking Full Job Description High School Spanish and English Language Development (ELD) Teacher Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock About Us Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school district focused on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery in core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential for success, citizenship, and leadership both within their communities and beyond. Job Description Summary Exalt Academy is seeking a dedicated and certified High School Spanish and English Language Development (ELD) Teacher to teach both Spanish courses and English Language Development classes for multilingual learners. This teacher will help students strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English while also delivering high-quality Spanish instruction aligned to course standards and district expectations. The ideal candidate is a strong classroom teacher who builds relationships with students, delivers engaging language instruction, and supports language development in a way that expands access to academic success. Why Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock? Serve in a diverse and inclusive learning environment Help students gain critical language skills for lifelong success Teach both Spanish and English Language Development in a mission-driven setting Be part of a supportive team that values language equity and academic growth Benefit from coaching, training, and data-driven support systems

Qualified Candidates Must:

Be a certified teacher Be able to teach both Spanish and English Language Development Deliver engaging lessons aligned to course standards and English Language Proficiency standards Support multilingual learners in developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills Use assessment data to monitor student progress and inform instruction Build strong relationships with students and families Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure language access and student success

Duties Include:

Teach high school Spanish courses and English Language Development classes Deliver targeted instruction that supports English language acquisition and academic language development Plan and implement engaging lessons aligned to district curriculum and student needs Assess student growth and use data to adjust instruction Collaborate with teachers to support multilingual learners across content areas Administer and support language proficiency assessment processes, including ELPA21, as needed Maintain compliance documentation related to English learner services Participate in program development, professional learning, and team meetings

Education & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required Valid Arkansas teaching license required ESOL certification preferred Spanish teaching experience and/or language instruction experience preferred 1-3 years of teaching experience preferred

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with language development strategies and high school world language instruction Proficiency in using online instructional and assessment tools Ability to maintain clear documentation for language support services Ability to use data to drive instruction and support student growth

Preferred Attributes:

Strong belief in the potential of multilingual learners Ability to create a structured, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment Commitment to collaboration, high expectations, and continuous improvement Skill in supporting students' academic growth while affirming their language and cultural assets