ELD Teacher - Anticipated 2026-2027

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an English Language Development Teacher to support English learners by providing effective instruction and creating an inclusive classroom environment. The role includes administering assessments, collaborating with staff, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Ideal candidates will have a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in ESL and understand the WIDA framework.

Qualifications

• Possess Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate: Program Specialist in ESL.
• Knowledge of best practices for English instruction and language development.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests and language assessments for students.
• Instruct English learners to improve academic success.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists.

Skills

Knowledge of WIDA Framework

Problem-solving

Professionalism and respect

Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate: Program Specialist in ESL

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary or Middle Level or Secondary

Job description

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate: Program Specialist in ESL
• Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary K-4; Middle Level 4-8; and/or Secondary 7-12
• Knowledge of WIDA Framework and best practices for instructional delivery and language development
• Ability to interact with others in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect, and dignity
• Ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner
• Act 34 clearance, Act 151 clearance, FBI clearance (self‑paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 certification
• Drug screening (self‑paid)
• Letter of Interest, resume, and application uploaded on the district website

Goal

As an English Language Development Teacher, your goal is to support students and create a positive classroom environment that facilitates learning and growth in compliance with the core values of the School District of the City of York. You will motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for a solid educational foundation. Additionally, you will establish positive relationships with parents and staff members.

Essential Functions

• Access student information systems to update rosters, upload test results, and verify student information and accommodations for standardized testing.
• Administer tests and language assessments to evaluate students’ language ability.
• Assess students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc., to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborate with school personnel.
• Instruct English Learners to improve their success in academics and social language.
• Model for teachers the appropriate English communication and instruction to develop students’ ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Monitor the academic progress of recently reclassified students to ensure success and use the gathered data to collaborate with the classroom teacher as needed.
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of English language learning acquisition and best practices in English language development.

Program Duties (Updated Oct 2023)

• Complies with SDCY’s procedures and protocols for identifying, screening, and placing potential English learners.
• Provide English language acquisition, development, and support to English Learners students in SDCY‑designated Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP): co‑teaching, push‑in, or pull‑out environments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the student’s needs, interests, and abilities by employing various instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet group and individual learning needs.
• Using the SDCY’s ELD curriculum, teach English language communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to design personalized instruction based on student data using the WIDA 2020 standards framework, SDCY ELD program materials, and sound pedagogical strategies.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure the achievement of English Learners across content areas.
• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and ensure student achievement and language acquisition growth as directed by the Supervisor of ELD.
• Communicate with parents through various modes to discuss students’ language acquisition notifications.
• Possess the characteristics necessary for advocating for limited English‑speaking students and families within the school system.
• Administer standardized tests following the SDCY’s assessment map and the state‑required Access for ELLs 2.0.
• Complete documentation required by the SDCY Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP), PA Dept of Education (PDE), and United States Department of Education (USDE) for English learners.
• Participate in and provide building‑level, district‑wide, or ELD‑specific professional development.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal/Supervisor of ELD.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
• Light lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
• Auditory acuity: must be able to use the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Must be courteous and able to work effectively with people.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service‑oriented.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to be flexible.
• K‑12 schools.
• Travel to various locations within the school district and community.