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Anne Arundel County Public Schools · 2 months ago

Teacher: English Language Development (ELD/ESOL)

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for English Language Development to provide instruction to English Learners. The role involves developing instructional plans, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes.

EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the WIDA Standards, English Language Development curricula, and School Improvement Plan. Prepares language objectives, designs English language development lessons, conducts assignments, and develops instructional materials that are differentiated to meet the needs of English Learners at all proficiency levels

Maintains student data records, including a grade book. Keeps complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation

Provides instructional leadership to school teams to support linguistically and culturally responsive teaching practices and employs instructional strategies that reflect best practices in second language and literacy development

Evaluates student progress using appropriate second language assessment techniques, formative assessments, state and local mandated assessments. Participates in the IEP process for dually identified English Learners

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning; takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities

Collaborates with colleagues to create a flexible classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process through both push-in and pull-out services and enables each student to achieve learning objectives

Confers with parents and students regarding progress of English Learners; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, and coordinates parent outreach

Participates in professional development, staff meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, methods, differentiation, scaffolding and incorporation of language development strategies. May serve on special committees

Provides professional development related to language development and cultural competence to school staff. Encourages school staff in communicating with non-native English-speaking parents

Participates in school events and encourages English Learner and EL family participation in those events

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower

Qualification

Bilingual/BiliterateVirtual learning technologyCulturally responsive instructionInstructional leadershipAssessment techniquesTeaching techniquesDifferentiated instructionProfessional developmentClassroom managementDiverse learner strategiesTechnology proficiencyCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required

One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required

Knowledge of school organization, curriculum, teaching techniques; current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents and community

Ability to provide culturally and linguistically responsive instruction

Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively

Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners

Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year

Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems, electronic grade reporting/gradebook, electronic teacher/parent communication tools, and ability to use instructional technology hardware and software

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations

Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position

Preferred

Student teaching internship or classroom teaching experience preferred

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred)

Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language required if assigned to bilingual program; otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language native or near native preferred