The Opportunity: PLA Teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars.As an ESL / ELL Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring English Learners receive high-quality English Language Development instruction and compliant services that support both academic and language acquisition growth. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, monitor scholar progress, ensure compliance with Michigan and federal ELL requirements, and partner with families to support scholar success. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals while building an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

• Provide and coordinate English Language Development services aligned to Michigan and federal requirements

• Ensure compliance with ELL documentation including ILPs, service minutes, and WIDA testing coordination and administration

• Utilize WIDA standards, ACCESS assessments, and Michigan Section 41 requirements to guide instruction and compliance

• Support classroom teachers with integrated ELD strategies and differentiation for English Learners

• Monitor English Learner progress and proficiency data to inform instruction and program decisions

• Serve as a point of contact for ELL compliance, communication, and family support as needed

Experience and Education Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in underserved communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Michigan teaching certificate required; English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual Education (Y) endorsement preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus: 
Trix Academy is a tuition-free charter school located on the Eastside of Detroit. Trix Academy supports K-8 scholars through data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, 1:1 intervention, and social/emotional support. The school has committed educators and support staff who go above and beyond to inspire and support scholars. The Academy also offers daily enrichment classes that consist of Arts, STEM, Culture & Citizenship, and Cultural History. Trix Academy has cultivated an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore their interests and talents.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA School Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• $5,000 annual recurring bonus for fully certified teachers (paid 50% in first semester and 50% at end of year)

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.