FY27: Teacher, ELD, Harmony Hills 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 seeks an English Language Development (ELD) teacher for Harmony Hills Elementary School. The position is 1.0 FTE with a salary range of $66,690 to $135,745 based on education and experience.

The teacher will deliver ELD instruction, collaborate with school staff, and explain the program to parents and the community. Candidates should hold Maryland ESOL/ELD certification and a Bachelor's degree, with fluency in another language preferred.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods.
• Fluency in another language besides English preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide ELD instruction for eligible students.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff on ELD needs.
• Explain the ELD program to parents and serve as a resource for students and community.

Skills

Second language teaching

Communication skills

Collaboration

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland ESOL/ELD certification

Job description

Job Description - FY27: Teacher, ELD, Harmony Hills ES, 1.0 FTE (260068N)

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