WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHER (SPANISH) & ELL COORDINATOR

One City Schools | Madison, Wisconsin
Full-Time Position | 40+ Hours per Week
Posted: May 2025

INSPIRE GLOBAL CITIZENS THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Ready to open doors to the world for our students? One City Schools seeks a passionate, culturally responsive World Language Teacher to lead Spanish instruction and English Learner coordination across our innovative K-8 schools. Join our mission to prepare globally-minded scholars while ensuring every English Learner thrives in our inclusive educational community.

Learn more about One City Schools at www.onecityschools.org. Also, watch videos about our schools on our YouTube Page at www.youtube.com/@OneCitySchools and learn more about our advocacy efforts at www.onecityadvocates.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW
As our World Language Teacher and ELL Coordinator, you’ll wear two vital hats: inspiring students to embrace Spanish language and culture while ensuring our English Learners receive the comprehensive support they need to succeed. This dual role combines classroom instruction excellence with program leadership and federal compliance oversight.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead Dynamic Language Instruction:

• Create and implement a comprehensive school-wide vision for Spanish language acquisition
• Develop engaging, culturally rich curriculum for elementary and middle school students
• Foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual and group instruction
• Integrate language learning with cross-curricular activities and project-based learning
• Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback to students and families

Champion English Learner Success:

• Ensure full compliance with federal and state EL regulations including Title III/ESSA requirements
• Oversee identification, assessment, and placement of English Learners
• Coordinate language proficiency assessments and monitor student progress data
• Develop and implement effective EL programs and instructional accommodations
• Prepare required reports for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Build Inclusive Communities:

• Provide professional development on EL best practices and cultural sensitivity
• Foster positive relationships with multilingual families and community organizations
• Advocate for EL students at district and state levels
• Promote cultural competency throughout our school community
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to challenging education

WHAT YOU BRING

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Wisconsin Teaching License for Spanish (1365) and EL License (395)
• Experience in world language instruction at elementary and middle school levels
• Knowledge of EL instructional strategies and compliance requirements
• Native or near-native Spanish proficiency

Leadership Qualities:

• Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for family and community engagement
• Innovative mindset with passion for project-based, student-driven learning
• Growth-oriented approach with commitment to continuous improvement
• Advocacy skills and dedication to educational equity

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Comprehensive Package:

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and demonstrated impact
• 11-month assignment with dedicated planning time
• 14 PTO days plus holidays, spring break, and winter break
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Automatic admission for your age-eligible child to One City Schools

Professional Growth:

• Comprehensive professional development in innovative educational models
• Training in student-driven, project-based learning approaches
• Collaboration with UW-Madison research partnerships
• On-campus childcare center with subsidized tuition for staff
• Home ownership support through Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants available)

ABOUT ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Our Mission: To seed a new model of public education ensuring children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation.

Our Impact:

• Both schools “Exceeded Expectations” on 2024 state report cards
• Elementary: outpaced 87% of Wisconsin public elementary schools
• Middle School: outpaced 94% of Wisconsin public middle schools
• 94% of preschoolers test kindergarten-read