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West Ottawa Public Schools

EL Teacher - Long Term Sub

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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.

$34,827 / year median in Michigan

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:
4064
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
Great Lakes Elementary School Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Position:
EL Teacher Posting Dates:
July 21, 2026 –
Until Filled Reports To:
Great Lakes Elementary School Principal Beginning:
8/27/2026
Ending:
11/13/2026
Qualifications:
Valid secondary State of MI teacher certificate with an ESL (NS) endorsement or bilingual Spanish (YF) endorsement. Additional Elementary (ZG) endorsement required.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide direct English Language Development (ELD) instruction to ELs in grades YK-5 in both designated ELD settings (pull-out, separate ESL classes) and integrated ELD settings (push-in, co-taught support). Collaborate with elementary content area teachers to support English Learners (ELs) within core classes. Utilize the
WIDA ELD
Standards Framework, 2020 to incorporate English Language Development standards. Contribute to grade level data review meetings and Professional Learning Communities. Support meaningful student and family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners. Build upon the cultural and linguistic assets of ELs to support equitable educational opportunities. Implement effective instructional routines based on current research, The SIOP Model, and the WIDA Standards Framework. Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant data for ELs & Former ELs (FELs). Leverage instructional technology to support making content comprehensible and developing academic language for ELs. Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support newcomer ELs and their families. Administer EL assessments (including WIDA Screener & WIDA Access) and communicate results & implications. Contribute to the growth and development of the EL Program. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Reaching :
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Lifting :
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Grasping :
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking :
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing :
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.