Teacher | English Language Development; ELD

High School English Language Development (ELD) Teacher

School Principal

Bernalillo Public Schools is seeking a passionate, reflective, and student-centered High School English Language Development (ELD) Teacher who believes deeply in the brilliance of every student and is committed to creating joyful, rigorous, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments.

The ELD Teacher provides specialized English language development instruction to multilingual learners in grades 9–12, supporting their academic achievement, English language proficiency, and successful progression toward high school graduation and postsecondary opportunities.

The teacher designs and delivers explicit, systematic, and differentiated language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, New Mexico Content Standards, and applicable New Mexico Public Education Department requirements.

The ELD Teacher works collaboratively with general education teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and district personnel to ensure multilingual learners have equitable access to rigorous grade-level curriculum, appropriate language development services, and meaningful opportunities for academic and personal growth..

Bernalillo Public Schools honors the historic homelands of the Pueblo people and the shared contributions of Pueblo communities and descendants of Spanish settlers in establishing vibrant communities, both historically and today.

We serve a close-knit, rural community with a richly diverse student population, including Hispanic and Native American students whose families maintain strong connections to culture, language, land, and community.

Many of our students are bilingual or multilingual, bringing valuable linguistic knowledge, cultural identities, and lived experiences into our classrooms.

Teaching at Bernalillo Public Schools means recognizing these strengths, establishing meaningful partnerships with families, and providing high-quality instruction that prepares students for success in school, college, careers, and life.

1. English Language Development Instruction

• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based English language development instruction for multilingual learners in grades 9–12.
• Provide designated ELD instruction focused on developing academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Align instruction with the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework and New Mexico academic content standards.
• Develop language objectives that support grade-level academic content and English language proficiency growth.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels, academic backgrounds, educational experiences, and individual learning needs.
• Use research-based strategies, including scaffolding, explicit vocabulary instruction, structured academic conversations, collaborative learning, and language modeling.
• Incorporate authentic texts, culturally relevant materials, and meaningful academic tasks that promote critical thinking and communication.
• Support newcomer students and students with interrupted or limited formal education through appropriate instructional strategies.
• Create a classroom environment that values multilingualism, student identity, and linguistic diversity.

2. Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Administer or support required English language proficiency assessments, including WIDA ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA Screener, as assigned and in accordance with state requirements.
• Analyze English language proficiency assessment results, classroom assessments, and academic performance data to inform…