JOB GOALS:
Provide English language development instruction, acculturation, and the acquisition of content knowledge; Support ELs in all aspects of the school environment; Meet with staff to determine the academic needs of individual students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Secondary English (BA) and K-12 ESL (NS) endorsements required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and teach best practice ELD core instruction in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a variety of proficiency levels
• Collaborate regularly with general education teachers about the social and academic language needs of multilingual students
• Inform general education staff about the cultural and linguistic background of EL students and families
• Support district-wide staff development on English language instruction and cultural awareness, as appropriate
• Serve as a guide for the US school system for the families of multilingual students
• Support Seal of Biliteracy applications for eligible multilingual students
• Support at-home literacy and language learning through engagement with multilingual families

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth knowledge of language acquisition and best practice instructional strategies
• Effective one-on-one, small & large group communication skills
• Successful multiple years of ELD teaching experience
• Evidence of life-long learning with a passion for continued growth
• MYP and IB experience, preferred
• Additional secondary content certification, such as Social Studies, preferred
• Bilingual in Arabic, preferred
• SIOP training, preferred

COMPENSATION BENEFITS: Pursuant to the BHEA bargaining unit agreement, the current salary range for this position is $46,371 - $108,467. Placement offer on the BHEA salary schedule is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

• Bloomfield Hills Schools offers excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance are provided by the district.
• The District makes contributions to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement pension system.

Starting Date: August 25, 2025
*New Teacher Orientation: August 21 & 22, 2025 – Attendance Required

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All applicants, who want to be considered for this position, must submit an application at Oakland Human Resources Consortium.

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Board has therefore adopted anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment by Board members, School District employees, students, contractors, volunteers and others connected with the School District. A student, employee, or any other person who believes that a student or employee has been subjected to discrimination or harassment may seek resolution of the matter through the procedures that follow. Complaints of sexual harassment within any educational program or activity of the School District will be investigated and resolved under 8007.3-AR, as required by Title IX and its implementing regulations (“Title IX sexual harassment”). All other complaints of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, other than Title IX sexual harassment, will be investigated and
resolved under 8007.1-AR or 8007.2 AR. Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the 504 Coordinator: Director of Special Education, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248) 341-5415. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248)341-5425.