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 seeks a Teacher for English Language Development (ELD) to support Emergent Multilingual Learners. The role involves planning and delivering effective instruction, collaborating with educational staff, and acting as a liaison between the school and the community. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD, with fluency in another language preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD required.
• Fluency in another language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides ELD instruction for students eligible for services.
• Collaborates with staff regarding individual student needs.
• Serves as a resource for EML students and their families.

Skills

Second language teaching methods

Effective collaboration

Fluency in another language

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD

Job description

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

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 other staff about 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 program to parents and serves as a resource for 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 school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD program.
• Fluency in another language, in addition to English, 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. Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD required.