ELD Specialist Teacher Grades 9-12 - Long Term Substitute

Lehigh Valley Academy • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (LVA) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Long-Term Substitute English Language Development (ELD) Teacher to support students in grades 9–12. The ELD Teacher will provide targeted English language instruction to multilingual learners, helping students develop the language proficiency necessary for academic success. The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle and/or high school students, knowledge of effective language acquisition strategies, and the ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to support student achievement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Middle school and/or high school teaching experience.
• Strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and student support personnel.
• Ability to obtain all required Pennsylvania employment clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist certification.
• Pennsylvania secondary education subject-area teaching certification.
• Experience providing English Language Development instruction to multilingual learners.
• Familiarity with WIDA English Language Development Standards, language proficiency assessments, and the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
• Experience differentiating instruction for students with diverse linguistic and academic needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English Language Development instruction and academic support to students in grades 9–12.
• Implement instructional strategies that strengthen students' English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide push-in support and to support multilingual learners' access to grade-level curriculum and academic success.
• Assess students' English language proficiency and identify appropriate instructional supports based on individual needs.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to promote continued language development.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that values students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level