Teacher Certified - English Language Development; ELD - traveling position

Teacher Certified - English Language Development (ELD) - traveling position

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

School Year: 2026-27

Days per year: 182
Hours per day: 7.5
Position travels to East Trails Middle School and Pleasant Lea Middle School.

The job of Certified Teacher – ELD was established to support the instructional process by serving as an English Language Development teacher. Responsibilities include supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues; and responding to inquiries from students' parents or guardians about instructional programs and student progress.

This position reports to the Principal and/or District ELD Coordinator.

• Administers instructional programs to improve student academic success through a defined course of study.
• Administers subject-specific assessments, district and state tests (e.g., MAP, OLSAT, SAT) to evaluate student competency and develop individual learning plans.
• Provides guidance to parents and guardians about student progress, expectations, achievements, and home strategies for improvement.
• Analyzes assessment data to enhance student achievement.
• Provides feedback on student progress toward objectives, grade-level expectations, and goals to students, parents, administration, and district specialists.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and community resources (e.g., PTA, business partners) to improve student outcomes and support the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students and identifies appropriate resources to enhance performance.
• Demonstrates effective classroom and subject-specific teaching methods that meet individual student needs.
• Supports district initiatives to promote a collaborative approach to district goals.
• Differentiates classroom work to provide instructional strategies and materials that support individualized learning.
• Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student workers to deliver an effective classroom program and meet student needs.
• Facilitates student learning—including field trips, technology integration, tutoring, and creation of a positive learning environment—to achieve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skill goals.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential records in compliance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior to maintain a safe and optimal learning environment, following district policies.
• Models appropriate behaviors and responsibilities to demonstrate social and interpersonal conduct.
• Monitors students in various educational settings to ensure safety and positivity.
• Organizes age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities to encourage student participation.
• Participates in meetings (e.g., PLC, SAP, staff, collaboration, PTA) to convey and gather information needed for job functions.
• Prepares written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, tardy letters, incidence reports) for documentation and mandated requirements.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from teachers, students, parents, and administrators to resolve issues and provide information.

• Performs related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skill in administering assessments, operating standard office equipment, and using relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics (fractions, percents, ratios), reading technical information, composing documents, facilitating group discussions, and analyzing situations.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, regulations, law, age-appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, child development stages, and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events; collect, collate, and classify data; and operate…