FY27: Teacher, ELD, Blake HS, 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students identified as eligible for ELD services through the state-mandated English language proficiency test. Collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, and other school staff to address the needs of Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students. Serves as a resource for information on EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program. Provides support to parents, students, staff, and the community as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ELD instruction to eligible students.
• Collaborate with school staff to address individual EML student needs.
• Serve as a resource for cultural, linguistic, and instructional support regarding ELD programs.
• Explain the ELD instructional program to parents and the community.
• Support students in adjusting to the academic and cultural environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.
• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors, and school staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to support students in adjusting to the academic and cultural environment of MCPS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in another language in addition to English.

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Pay

Salary range: $66,690 – $135,745, based on education and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 10-month working schedule.
• Day shift.

Benefits

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Organization: James Hubert Blake High School
Location: Silver Spring