ELD Teacher

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality English language development instruction for multilingual learners.
• Plan and deliver standards-based lessons aligned to WIDA English Language Development Standards and Utah Core Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students' English proficiency levels and academic needs.
• Support students in developing academic language across all content areas.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction using assessment data.

Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Administer and support required language proficiency assessments, including WIDA ACCESS.
• Monitor student language growth and academic progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Affirm student placement, services, and program eligibility.
• Utilize Ellevation for monitoring student needs and supports, creating goals, and building capacity in sheltered instructional strategies.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional strategies that support multilingual learners in all classrooms.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), student support teams, and ML task force.
• Consult with teachers regarding language acquisition, differentiation, accommodations, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Work closely with families, counselors, administrators, teachers/staff, and intervention teams to support student success.
• Work with district personnel and attend district meetings/trainings that support ML students when appropriate.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with multilingual students and their families.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress, language development, assessments, and educational opportunities.
• Support family engagement by providing information about school resources and programs.

Compliance & Program Support

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district requirements for multilingual learner services.
• Develop and maintain Individual Language Development Plans (ILDPs) and required documentation when appropriate.
• Affirm required reporting, data collection, and program monitoring.
• Support school implementation of district multilingual learner initiatives.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing professional learning related to language acquisition, culturally responsive teaching, and instructional best practices.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Contribute positively to the culture, mission, and goals of Mountain View High School and Alpine School District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of second language acquisition and WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Experience working with multilingual learners in secondary education preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual (not required).
• Exhibit flexibility, initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Certification

Current Utah Professional Educator License - Secondary Education Endorsements: English Second language (ESL)