Immediate: Teacher, ELD, Fields Road ES, 1.0 FTE

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an ELD teacher for Fields Road ES, 1.0 FTE. Plan and deliver English language development instruction, aligning with MCPS standards and supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners who require language support to access academic content.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification; wage range is indicated, and the duty day runs from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm, with full-time employment in a supportive district.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and Maryland ESOL/ELD certification.
• Experience delivering ELD instruction and supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners.
• Knowledge of second language teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide ELD instruction to eligible students.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and teachers to support EM learners.
• Communicate with parents about ELD instructional program.

Skills

ELD instruction methods

Bilingual communication

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland ESOL/ELD certification

Job description

Job Description

Immediate: Teacher, ELD, Fields Road 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. The duty day is 8:15 am - 3:45 pm, daily. This is a full time teaching position supporting our ELD students.

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