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Please attach a cover letter to your resume expressing your qualifications and interest in the position along with your professional commitment to diversity, justice, equity and inclusion in education. If there is a specific course that you think you are best suited to teach, please name that in your application. If there is a specific grade band (elementary of secondary) that you feel you are best suited to teach, please name that in your application.
Job Summary
The English Language Development coursework prepares interns from all four of our teacher education programs (undergraduate and graduate programs for elementary and secondary) for the Michigan Department of Education ESL endorsement. The coursework requires 20 additional credits that interns complete while also pursuing their primary teaching certificate. More explanation about the ELD coursework and MDE endorsement can be found at: https://soe.umich.edu/academics-admissions/degrees/other-certificates-endorsements/mde-english-second-language-esl
We hire individuals who have a proven record of excellent teaching, and who have the experiences necessary to help our ELD Endorsement interns develop into well-started beginning teachers. Our interns are preparing to either serve as English Language Development specialists (or similarly named roles) or as teachers in other roles where collaborating/co-teaching and supporting multilingual learners is a priority. In addition to the job requirements described more fully below, we hire individuals who are committed to the School of Education's mission, especially our desire to prepare educators capable of and committed to providing equitable and inclusive learning experiences to diverse learners.
Example courses for which we seek additional intermittent instructors include:
Winter Term
EDUC 593: Language Development and Second Language Learning (Educational Linguistics) (3 cr)
EDUC 407/418: Teaching Language, Literacy, and Academic Content to Diverse Learners (3 cr)
Spring/Summer Term
EDUC 592: Methods for Teaching Language & Literacy to PK-12 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (4 cr)
EDUC 595: Leadership and Advocacy Practices for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (4 cr)
EDU 590: Applying ELD Theory to Practice (3 cr)
Course Number: various; (see above)
Course Title: courses associated with our English Language Development coursework which fulfills requirements for the PK- 12 Michigan Department of Education ESL endorsement; (see above)
LEO Title: LEO Lecturer I
Supervisor: Susan Atkins, ELD Coordinator
Appointment effort: varies; but typically one 3-4 credit course in a semester (25%-33% effort)
Term: Winter and Spring/Summer
Responsibilities*
Build Knowledge about the ELD Coursework sequence for MDE ESL Endorsement
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Availability
We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all. In seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Please attach a cover letter to your resume expressing your qualifications and interest in the position along with your professional commitment to diversity, justice, equity and inclusion in education. If there is a specific course that you think you are best suited to teach, please name that in your application. If there is a specific grade band (elementary of secondary) that you feel you are best suited to teach, please name that in your application.
Job Summary
The English Language Development coursework prepares interns from all four of our teacher education programs (undergraduate and graduate programs for elementary and secondary) for the Michigan Department of Education ESL endorsement. The coursework requires 20 additional credits that interns complete while also pursuing their primary teaching certificate. More explanation about the ELD coursework and MDE endorsement can be found at: https://soe.umich.edu/academics-admissions/degrees/other-certificates-endorsements/mde-english-second-language-esl
We hire individuals who have a proven record of excellent teaching, and who have the experiences necessary to help our ELD Endorsement interns develop into well-started beginning teachers. Our interns are preparing to either serve as English Language Development specialists (or similarly named roles) or as teachers in other roles where collaborating/co-teaching and supporting multilingual learners is a priority. In addition to the job requirements described more fully below, we hire individuals who are committed to the School of Education's mission, especially our desire to prepare educators capable of and committed to providing equitable and inclusive learning experiences to diverse learners.
Example courses for which we seek additional intermittent instructors include:
Winter Term
EDUC 593: Language Development and Second Language Learning (Educational Linguistics) (3 cr)
EDUC 407/418: Teaching Language, Literacy, and Academic Content to Diverse Learners (3 cr)
Spring/Summer Term
EDUC 592: Methods for Teaching Language & Literacy to PK-12 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (4 cr)
EDUC 595: Leadership and Advocacy Practices for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (4 cr)
EDU 590: Applying ELD Theory to Practice (3 cr)
Course Number: various; (see above)
Course Title: courses associated with our English Language Development coursework which fulfills requirements for the PK- 12 Michigan Department of Education ESL endorsement; (see above)
LEO Title: LEO Lecturer I
Supervisor: Susan Atkins, ELD Coordinator
Appointment effort: varies; but typically one 3-4 credit course in a semester (25%-33% effort)
Term: Winter and Spring/Summer
Responsibilities*
Build Knowledge about the ELD Coursework sequence for MDE ESL Endorsement
- Become knowledgeable about the ELD course sequence curriculum and activities interns engage in during the course sequence
- Review past and current syllabi from ELD courses, and participate in course planning meetings with ELD faculty and instructors.
- Follow the directions of the TE/ IRB approval agreement concerning consent notification distribution, data collection and storage
- Keep and submit accurate records of student attendance and performance
- Use course management systems and technology to effectively manage administrative and instructional tasks (e.g. Canvas, Google Workplace, Zoom, etc.)
- Report concerns and regarding student performance immediately to appropriate program personnel (e.g. lead faculty and ELD Coordinator)
- Respond within 24 hours to messages from interns, school personnel, and SOE faculty and staff
- Connect to and build upon interns' content and instructional knowledge gained in prior ELD and TE coursework
- Plan and conduct sessions and assignments to meet course goals
- Situate all planning in the MDE standards for ESL
- Modify and tailor interactions with each intern based on their particular needs as a developing teacher.
- Communicate effectively with each intern about progress, questions, and concerns through in person conversation, telephone, and/or online communication tools.
- Possibly communicate effectively with ELD colleagues, field instructors or mentor teachers about progress, questions, concerns, etc... through in- person conversation, telephone, and/or online communication tools.
- Monitor and assess initial teaching experiences using course assignments and documentation formats
- Evaluate intern field and class performance and submit grades by submission deadlines.
- Record of successful PK-12 teaching experience with multilingual learners or transferable equivalent; and Graduate degree in an education program/education-related field; or strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Deep experience and understanding of second language acquisition, functional/applied linguistics, TESOL, and instructional and behavioral supports for teachers who work with multilingual learners.
- Ability to articulate and model and asset-based vision of "what is different" about teaching and learning with multilingual learners and their families.
- Experience as a teacher educator, or as a leader of collaborative professional development in school settings
- Capacity to use professional discretion, creatively address interns' individual's needs and goals, and focus on children's learning while participating as part of a teaching team.
- Familiarity with the University of Michigan's School of Education and teacher education programs
- Bilingual/Multilingual
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Availability
- During the Winter term courses typically meet during business hours, one day a week for three hours.
- During the condensed Spring/Summer term courses typically meet during business hours, three days a week for three hours.
- Instructors are expected to make themselves regularly available during other times of the week for office hours, and occasionally for time to collaborate and meet with ELD colleagues.
We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all. In seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
