Teacher, English Language Development (Itinerant)

BCPS•Towson, MD

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the principal and director of Multilingual Achievement, this role plans and provides appropriate learning experiences and effective English Language Development (ELD) instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLs). The position involves instructing and supervising students in various school-related settings, including virtual environments. Key duties include monitoring and evaluating student outcomes and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy for Multilingual Learners.
Knowledge of English Language Development curriculum and assessments.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
Skill in instructing students.
Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.
Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
Knowledge and competencies with educational technology tools.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Requires fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation.
Must provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If military experience, a copy of DD214 is required.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, both in-person and virtually.
Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula and learning environment, to teach instructional objectives and assess students’ progress.
Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, both in-person and virtually, as needed.
Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
Meets with students and parents to discuss progress.
Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
Teaches and co-teaches ELD classes and collaborates with other educators supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) in the special education programs and/or alternative instructional settings.
Provides supports for and collaborates to address the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) needs for students at risk.
Organizes and completes Title III compliance documentation for students in the special education programs and/or alternative instructional settings, including assessments.
Provides ELD instructional support and collaborates to provide ELD instruction to students in public separate day schools, charter schools, non-public settings, magnet schools, and the alternative programs, as well as provide emergency coverage at school sites.
Delivers school based World-class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA) screening for students who need to be screened at their home school due to the nature and severity of their disability.
Supports teachers to develop service models for multilingual learners with disabilities through office hours for instructional planning.
Coaches ELD teachers to participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and create data collection tools, reviewing IEPs to align instruction in the four domains to students’ instructional levels using their accommodations and supplemental aids and services.
Attends staff meetings.
Serves on various committees.