FY27: Teacher, ELD, A. Mario Loiederman MS, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks an ELD teacher to lead English language development for students eligible for ELD services. You will plan and provide instruction, collaborate with administrators, counselors and teachers, and act as a resource for families on language development and cultural adaptation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification; strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse multilingual learners are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods.
• Ability to coordinate with administrators, counselors and teachers.
• Fluency in another language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English language development instruction for eligible ELD/ESOL students.
• Collaborate with school staff to support EM learners and tailor instruction.
• Explain the ELD program to parents and guardians as needed.
• Serve as a resource on ELD and cultural/linguistic differences for students, families, and staff.

Skills

Second language teaching

ELD instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland ESOL/ELD certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Specific Information : The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

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.Physical Demands:As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.Special Requirements:None

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

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.

Education Training Experience:

Bachelor^s degree from an accredited college or university.Certificate License:Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD