FYTeacher, ELD, Watkins Mill HS, FTE

Overview

Under the direction of the school principal, plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students identified as eligible for ELD services 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 EML, cultural and linguistic differences, ELD instruction, and the instructional program;

explains the program to parents; serves the student, parents, staff, and community as needed.

Plan and provide ELD instruction for eligible students.

Collaborate with school staff to coordinate ELD services.

Serve as a resource on EML issues, cultural and linguistic differences, and the ELD program.

Communicate ELD program details to parents, students, and staff.

• 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 adjustment process to the academic and cultural environment in MCPS.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link: