FY26: Long Term Sub, Teacher, ELD, Gaithersburg ES, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Schools • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.
• Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD instructional program.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language, in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide English language development (ELD) instruction for eligible students.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, and other school staff regarding individual EML students.
• Serve as a resource for information on EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, and the ELD instructional program.
• Explain the ELD instructional program to parents.
• Provide support and resources to students, parents, staff, and the community as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree