FY27: Teacher, ELD/Focus, Watkins Mill ES, 0.9 FTE

About the role

Under the direction of the school principal, plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students who have been identified as eligible for ELD services (formerly known as ESOL) through the state mandated English language proficiency test. Collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers and other school staff about individual Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students and their needs; serves as a resource for information regarding students who are EML, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program; serves as a resource to explain the ELD instructional program to parents; serves as a resource for students, parents, staff, and community, as needed. Watkins Mill Elementary School, Montgomery Village.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for eligible students.
• Collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, and other school staff regarding individual Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students and their needs.
• Serves as a resource for information regarding EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program.
• Explains the ELD instructional program to parents.
• Serves as a resource for students, parents, staff, and community as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors, and other school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD instructional program.
• Fluency in another language, in addition to English, preferred.
• Ability to understand and support students in the process of adjustment to the academic and cultural environment in MCPS.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: Benefits information

Schedule

Part-time, Working Months: 10, Shift: Day.