FY27: Teacher, ELD, Cresthaven ES, 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 in Maryland seeks an experienced ELD teacher at Cresthaven Elementary School (1.0 FTE). You will plan and provide English language development instruction for Emergent Multilingual Learners and collaborate with school staff to meet student needs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse families and colleagues in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Fluency in another language (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan for and provide English language development (ELD) instruction for EML students.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers and staff on ELD needs.
• Explain the ELD program to parents and community members.

Skills

Second language teaching methods

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD

Job description

Job Description - FY27: Teacher, ELD, Cresthaven ES, 1.0 FTE (26006CQ)

Job Description

FY27: Teacher, ELD, Cresthaven ES, 1.0 FTE

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