EL Teacher Leader, Secondary

Job Title: EL Teacher Leader, Secondary

Anticipated Start Date:  no earlier than August 1, 2025 

Location: Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha NE 68131 

Reports To: Director K-12 English Learner Programs 

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 188 duty days 9 additional workdays, per negotiated agreement/ Exempt 

Salary Schedule: 

2025-2026 = Step 1 with a master's degree: $57,820 5% Teacher Leader variance ($2,891) = $60,711 

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.  Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.  

Position Purpose: The EL Secondary Teacher Leader supports EL teachers and staff and ELs at the secondary level by providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the EL programming to promote student learning and teacher effectiveness. This role will focus on coaching and professional development at the secondary level and include the development of the secondary curriculum (grades 6-12) in collaboration with the EL Leadership Team.

The EL Secondary  Teacher Leader will work with the Multilingual Learner Teaching and Learning Consultant and other EL and Curriculum and Instruction Support (CIS) staff to develop curriculum and professional learning based on new and emerging research and application of effective instructional practices for supporting multilingual learners, including students with limited formal education.

This individual will make regular coaching visits to assigned buildings to provide support to new and experienced EL teachers.  They will also participate in school network teams to support successful continuous school improvement and professional learning cycles. 

Essential Performance Responsibilities 

• Coach teachers in effective instructional practices in EL. Provide extensive coaching support for new EL teachers. 
• Ability to work effectively with principals, program directors, central office staff, academic data representatives, data processors, curriculum specialists, instructional facilitators, and EL teachers and staff to affect student achievement and teacher effectiveness. 
• Develop EL curriculum based on new and emerging research and applications for effective instructional practices for supporting multilingual learners in alignment with state English Language Proficiency standards. 
• Support consistent implementation of EL High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).   
• Participate and provide guidance in curriculum development for content area instruction to support multilingual learners. 
• Create and deliver professional development to EL staff (EL teachers, EL paraprofessionals, bilingual liaisons, and contracted interpreters) and other district leaders and staff. 
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of EL summer school programming and other extended learning opportunities. 
• Support building leadership in issues related to EL, such as scheduling, budget, materials, technology, data, and grading. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Master’s degree in education is required. 
• A valid NE Teaching Certificate with endorsement in K-12 ESL is required. 
• Excellent attendance record. 
• Professional verification of successful experience teaching secondary EL courses with working knowledge of teaching students with limited formal education.  
• Knowledge of current effective instructional practices for ELs, literacy, differentiation, and culturally responsive teaching. 
• Knowledge of current EL, Title IC, Refugee, and Dual Language programs in the Omaha Public Schools, including language proficiency assessments. 
• Must possess a strong understanding of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, achievement level descriptors and proficiency level descriptors. 
• Strong public presentation skills and the ability to develop and present professional development at all levels. 
• Ability to provide coaching in effective instructional practices for ELs for new and experienced EL teachers and staff as well as content-area teachers.   
• Proven successful experience co-leading grade level team meetings and/or professional learning communities to strengthen scaffolding strategies and analyze EL data. 
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Skills in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills. 
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality. 
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education. 
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community. 
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education. 

Additional Duties 
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use technology including iPads, Apple TVs, in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.? Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use. 

Travel: Travel between OPS schools and the Central Office will be required.  Additional travel to EL related conferences may be required.  

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: 

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations. 
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Work in school-building environments. 

Interrelations: 

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors. 
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks. 
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. 
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues. 
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service. 

Employee Punctuality and Appearance 

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. 
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator. 
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position. 

Terms of Employment 

This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time, and the Teacher Contract. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative. 

Terms of employment are contingent upon: 

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license. 
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students. 
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States. 
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position). 
• Execution and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented by OPS. 

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)    

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240. 

Salary : $51,200 - $98,087