Teacher, ELD, Rosa Parks Middle School, FTE

Position: Immediate: Teacher, ELD, Rosa Parks Middle School, 0.2 FTE
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