Teacher - Multilingual Learners (MLL) (LMS)

Caroline County Public Schools•Denton, MD

About The Position

This professional position supports the school system’s instructional goals by delivering effective instructional programs to Multilingual Learners (MLL) and promoting student achievement. The teacher plans and delivers instruction responsive to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities; creates a suitable learning environment; guides students toward curriculum goals; and assesses and reports on student progress. The role also includes maintaining required records, supporting school policies and student conduct, communicating with students and parents as needed, and participating in staff meetings and committees. This is a 10-month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Compensation follows the Caroline County Board of Education Teacher Salary Scale, with salary lane and step placement based on relevant knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate in the appropriate area (ESOL PreK-12).
Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Dual Language (bilingual) proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan programs of study that address the individual needs, interests, and abilities of Multilingual Learners.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide students toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and professional conduct.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly and justly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Emulate the highest professional ethics and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.