K-5 ESOL Teacher: 2025-2026 School Year

JOB TITLE: English to Speakers of Other Languages 

JOB BRIEF:    

• To plan for, teach and provide instruction that will enable each student to master social and academic skills appropriate to age, grade level, language proficiency and individual capacity. ESOL is a program for teaching language and content to Emergent Bilinguals in strategic ways with evidence-based practices.  

LOCATION: Elementary Schools 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university. 
• Valid KS Teaching License or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate grade level(s) and endorsement(s). 
• Personalized pathways for specific endorsements (ESOL) can be discussed and may be established and supported for candidates hired for the position.  
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.  
• Solid understanding of the stages of second language acquisition.  
• Bilingual / Biliterate preferred but not required.   
• All USD383 employees must pass a background check.  

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.  

REPORTS TO:      

• Building Principal and District ESOL Coordinator.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Provide instructional support that will charter students’ receptive, productive, and interactive language modalities within the school environment.  
• Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for instruction of students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.  
• Provides classroom, individual and small groups instruction designed to meet individual needs, reinforce material designed to meet individual needs and to reinforce material initially introduced by teachers.  
• Increase each student’s level of English proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in accordance with ELP standards and annual ELP assessment. In addition, engage them in the central and content-specific practices associated with ELA & Literacy, Mathematics, Science and History/Government/Social Studies   
• Confers with parents/guardians, teachers and staff in regard to individual students.   
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relations with others. 
• Devises and maintains such records and reports as necessary to the successful execution of the job as well as State and Federal Audits.  
• Possesses knowledge of the operation and use of various teaching equipment and technology.  
• Attends and participates in staff and faculty meetings and professional development.  
• Supervises instructional aide(s) and volunteers as assigned.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or ESOL Coordinator.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:     

• Full time school year position.  
• Based on Salary Schedule.  
• Salary Schedule 2024-2025.pdf 
• 2025-2026 Salary yet to be established. 

BENEFITS:     

• Health Benefits Available.  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.  
• For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance. Value of contributions per year-$7,788.  
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.  
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days. 

RETIREMENT:    

• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.  

TECHNOLOGY:    

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop, and/or desktop for certified staff.   

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt    

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.  

ABOUT US:     

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries and more than 30 languages represented.  
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.   
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.  
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.