The English Language Development (ELD) teacher will work to ensure successful implementation of the four-hour model of English Language Development instruction, as approved by the Arizona Department of Education. The ELD teacher will work closely with the School Principal, the English Language Acquisition Program Coordinator, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Director of Professional Development, as well as collaborate with the Structured English Immersion (SEI) teachers as the assigned school site(s).

 

The primary goal of the ELD teacher position will be to increase the achievement of the English Language Learner (ELL) students at the assigned school site(s) by using the ELPS to implement the approved four-hour model of ELD instruction. As a secondary goal, the ELD teacher will assist teachers in the process of continual improvement of the school ELD program. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Working with multi-age students grouped by similar language proficiency levels, the ELD teacher will focus on and accelerate the language acquisition of the ELL students by using the State's Principles for Accelerated English Language Learning (SEI "Super Strategies").  
• Provides the framework for ELD instructional planning as a prerequisite to the State's Language Arts standards, the ELPS (supported by the Discrete Skills Inventory   
• Provides and supports ELD instruction which is inclusive of the academic, cultural, and social needs of ELL students.  
• Collaborates with teachers at the school site(s) during planning time to discuss implementation of the ELD program and provide targeted assistance with ELL students, as needed. 
• Provides ELD instructional modeling to teachers, as needed. 
• Attends school site and/or grade level collaboration meetings for ongoing research, discussion, refinement, and partnering of ideas.  
• Participates in the assessment of student academic progress and the management of student assessment data.  
• Works with school personnel to effectively prepare ELL students for standardized assessments throughout the school year. 
• Recommends improvements to the School Principal within the school's ELD instructional, curricular, and assessment programs. This will be viewed as a support of the overall philosophy of continual school improvement in these areas. 
• Serves on the district's English Language Acquisition Program Committee and adheres to the District's policies and procedures set forth by the District.

 

Qualifications: 

• Individual must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 
• A valid teaching certificate or proof of eligibility, with an SEI or ESL endorsement is required.  
• Ability to fulfill requirements to be Appropriately Certified in Arizona. 
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff and communicate effectively with parents.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.  
• At least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internship.