FY26: Teacher, ELD (Bilingual Spanish), Washington Grove ES, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for English Language Development (ELD) specializing in bilingual Spanish. The role involves planning and delivering instruction to emergent multilingual learners, collaborating with staff to address student needs, and providing support to the community. Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification required.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
• Knowledge of second language teaching and learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides ELD instruction for eligible students.
• Collaborates with staff regarding individual student needs.
• Supports students, parents, and the community about ELD.

Skills

Second language teaching methods

Oral communication

Written communication

Human relations

Cultural adjustment support

Fluency in another language

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD

Job description

Job Description - FY26: Teacher, ELD (Bilingual Spanish), Washington Grove ES, 1.0 FTE (25003RM)

Job Description

FY26: Teacher, ELD (Bilingual Spanish), Washington Grove ES, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below:

Benefits Information

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the school principal, plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students eligible for ELD services (formerly ESOL) through the state-mandated English language proficiency test. Collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff about individual Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students and their needs. Serves as a resource regarding EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program. Explains the ELD program to parents and supports students, parents, staff, and the community as needed.

Physical Demands:

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors, and staff to implement the ELD program.
• Fluency in another language besides English is preferred.
• Ability to support students in adjusting to the academic and cultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Education, Training, and Experience:

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