(South Mountain) ELD Specialist for the 2026-2027 SY (July Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Phoenix, AZ

19h•$46,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

You are an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about supporting multilingual learners and growing your career with an expanding organization. You are skilled in working with students, families, teachers, and leadership to ensure all learners have access to high-quality instruction. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. As the ELD Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) by strengthening instructional practices, improving student outcomes, and building staff capacity across campuses. Not only are you a highly qualified, motivated self-starter; you work well with others, seek solutions to challenges, and serve as an instructional leader. As the ELD Specialist, you will: Provide academic instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards Ensures measurable improvement in and availability of instructional practices, research, and assessment systems that contribute to the instructional achievement for English Language Learners (ELLs). The successful candidate will also collaborate with SVA leadership to develop an understanding of effective ELL programming, English Language Development instructional practices, and effective content area scaffolding techniques. Adjust curriculum resources and tools that assist content teachers in supporting student mastery of content-specific standards and English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards. Collaborate with team members to increase knowledge of effective ELL practices in all content area instruction and intervention by meeting in small groups, one-on-one consultation, and professional development sessions. Develop and facilitate ongoing, differentiated professional development for ELD practitioners, general education teachers, administrators, and special service providers regarding best practices in English language development, scaffolded instruction, SVA initiatives, and assessments. Collaborate with the SPED team to ensure equitable programming and continued academic progress for ELLs with specialized learning needs. Provide targeted and integrated ELD lessons in and small group settings. Support schools with identification, placement, and annual progress monitoring of ELL language development. Assist in data collection and analysis to monitor ELD programming and student academic success during and after receiving ELD services. Respond to teacher, school, parent, and community needs including informal requests regarding policies, procedures, and programming for ELL students. Conduct program reviews, inform administrators and teachers about changes, best first instruction in the delivery, pacing, and implementation of ELL resources and services. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education or a related field.
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (Must be tested and obtained from in-person course)
Arizona Teaching Certification; passing score for the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) in related content; reciprocal Out-of-State Certification or National Board Certification in related content area required
Arizona Structured English Immersion or Bilingual Language Endorsement
Five (5) years' experience teaching, with a demonstrated record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs is desired
Use office equipment and materials properly and in a safe manner.
Perform basic math skills and functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Read a variety of manuals and documents.
Writes in a coherent and professional manner.
Present information to others.
Knowledge of office management procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or higher

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction aligned to Arizona State Standards
Ensures measurable improvement in and availability of instructional practices, research, and assessment systems that contribute to the instructional achievement for English Language Learners (ELLs).
The successful candidate will also collaborate with SVA leadership to develop an understanding of effective ELL programming, English Language Development instructional practices, and effective content area scaffolding techniques.
Adjust curriculum resources and tools that assist content teachers in supporting student mastery of content-specific standards and English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.
Collaborate with team members to increase knowledge of effective ELL practices in all content area instruction and intervention by meeting in small groups, one-on-one consultation, and professional development sessions.
Develop and facilitate ongoing, differentiated professional development for ELD practitioners, general education teachers, administrators, and special service providers regarding best practices in English language development, scaffolded instruction, SVA initiatives, and assessments.
Collaborate with the SPED team to ensure equitable programming and continued academic progress for ELLs with specialized learning needs.
Provide targeted and integrated ELD lessons in and small group settings.
Support schools with identification, placement, and annual progress monitoring of ELL language development.
Assist in data collection and analysis to monitor ELD programming and student academic success during and after receiving ELD services.
Respond to teacher, school, parent, and community needs including informal requests regarding policies, procedures, and programming for ELL students.
Conduct program reviews, inform administrators and teachers about changes, best first instruction in the delivery, pacing, and implementation of ELL resources and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.