Elementary School ELL Educator: Architect of Global Success
Location: Berkeley and Duchesne Elementary Schools
Year: 2026-2027 School Year
The Opportunity: Empowering Global Citizens
As an ELL Educator, you are the bridge between a student's heritage and their future. You don't just teach a language; you unlock the world. By treating multilingualism as an academic superpower, you will lead a classroom that celebrates diverse identities while providing the high-leverage linguistic tools students need to master a rigorous curriculum.
You are a champion for equity, a partner to families, and a specialist who ensures that every student—regardless of their home language—has a front-row seat to success in the Ferguson-Florissant "New Chapter."
Role Summary
As a Elementary School ELL Teacher, you will lead the language development program for our K-5th grade multilingual scholars. You will facilitate a sophisticated, student-centered environment that balances English acquisition, with foundational social engagement. Working as a vital advocate within the building, you will collaborate with content-area teachers to scaffold complex subjects, ensuring that language is never a barrier to a student's brilliance.
Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications)
- Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12).
- Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required; Master's degree, preferred.
- Secondary Specialist: You understand the unique academic and social-emotional needs of immigrant and refugee teenagers.
- Equity Champion: You are a fierce advocate for your students, ensuring they have full access to STEAM pathways, AP courses, and career-technical education.
Your Impact (Key Duties)
- Accelerate Acquisition: Lead targeted instruction that develops high-level academic English in reading, writing, and professional communication.
- Bridge the Content: Provide "push-in" or collaborative support in core content classrooms to make high-level academic concepts accessible.
- Empower Families: Build strong, trusting relationships with our international families, helping them navigate the complexities of the American high school system.
- Celebrate Diversity: Lead building-wide initiatives that honor the linguistic and cultural wealth our students bring to the FFSD community.
Your Leadership Partners
- Primary Support: Building Principal
- Instructional Support: District ELL Coordinator and Department Chairs
The Logistics of Your Success
- Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
- Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar, 187 Contract Days
- Salary: $45,066 - $71,946 Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education.
The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support
We don't just hire specialists; we invest in advocates.
- Mentorship for Mastery: Every new high school ELL teacher is paired with a veteran mentor to help you navigate secondary compliance and graduation pathways.
- Time for Excellence: Dedicated collaborative planning time (PLC) to work with content-area partners.
- Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD focused on WIDA standards and secondary scaffolded instruction.
- Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to the Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.
About Our Schools
The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community-centered district in suburban St. Louis. From our award-winning Challenger Learning Center to our nationally-recognized STEAM High School, we provide an environment where innovation and diversity are our greatest assets. We are fiercely committed to providing the best possible environment for our 10,000 students.
Hiring Timeline
- Application Deadline: UNTIL FILLED
Ready to launch our global scholars toward their future? Join our fantastic team today!