ELD; English Language Development Teacher - Elementary LTS - rolli

ELD (English Language Development) Teacher - Elementary LTS through the end of the year - rolling interviews until filled

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

We look forward to your interest!

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and times designated
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal/district office administrator
• Plans lessons that are differentiated in order to meet the needs of students and demonstrates alignment to the PA Core and approved courses of study
• Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in conjunction with SLOs, establishes objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and technology, consistent with the needs and capabilities of student groups, in order to promote and nurture growth in learning
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Works to support the identification of students with special needs on an ongoing basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedure
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Displays comprehensive understanding of technology and 21st century skills and their incorporation into instructional practice and methodology
• Attends staff meetings and serves on building and/or district-level committees, as required
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth development to include conference attendance, coursework, participation in PLCs, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• PDE ESL Program Specialist K-12 Certification required
• For Elementary Positions: PK-4 or K-6 certificates are required

• Possess high-quality instructional practices in all aspects of instructing English Language Learners
• Effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, orally and in writing
• Ability to direct classroom
• Ability to plan
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to support equity, diversity, and inclusion

ADA Compliance:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…