ELD (English Language Development) Teacher - Elementary LTS

About the role

Reports to the Building Principal and takes direction from the Supervisor of ELD. Position is a 7.5-hour day, 37.5-hour week, 191 days per year role.

Essential Functions

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Plans differentiated lessons aligned to the PA Core and approved courses of study.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of the Danielson Framework.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishes objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and technology to promote student growth.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides required progress reports.
• Supports ongoing identification of students with special needs, seeking assistance from district specialists as required.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Displays comprehensive understanding of technology and 21st century skills and incorporates them into instructional practice.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on building and/or district-level committees as required.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth through conference attendance, coursework, participation in PLCs, and related activities.

Education and/or Certification Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• PDE ESL Program Specialist K–12 Certification required.
• For elementary positions, PK–4 or K–6 certificates are required.

Requisite Skills

• High-quality instructional practices for English Language Learners.
• Effective oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to direct classroom activities and plan instruction.
• Capacity to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary: Sitting most of the time; exert up to 10 lbs occasionally and negligible force constantly.
• Light work: Exert up to 20 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, and negligible force constantly.
• Medium work: Exert up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Heavy work: Exert up to 100 lbs occasionally, up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 20 lbs constantly.
• Very heavy work: Exert in excess of 100 lbs occasionally, in excess of 50 lbs frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs constantly.