Job Title ELD Teacher Coach

Location Adelphi, MD, US

Organization Name Curriculum & Instruction - ELD

Department Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The English Language Development (ELD) Teacher Coach works with ELD and content-area educators, central office staff and school-based administrators to assist educators in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of multilingual learners. The incumbent of this position supports specific schools with coaching and coordinating professional development. The ELD Teacher Coach meets monthly with the ELD Instructional Specialist.
Brief Description
This position is a PGCEA, Table B, 11-Month Position
Salary Range: $60,587 - $135,592
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2024
Detailed Description

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Conducts needs assessments to determine the types of training and resources that all assigned schools need to support their multilingual learners;

Develops, coordinates and delivers ongoing professional development around meeting the needs of multilingual learners;

Provides intensive coaching and support for both content-area and ELD educators;

Conducts model lessons and informal observations and provides feedback to educators on effective ELD strategies;

Supports collaborative planning with ELD and content-area educators;

Consults with content-area educators of multilingual learners in order to differentiate instruction;

Develops ELD curriculum guides, supplementary supports and other instructional materials;

Collaborates with other departments to support multilingual learners in all content areas;

Aligns curriculum with Maryland Common Core and World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards;

Establishes positive working relationships with administrators and staff;

Integrates technology into ELD instruction;

Works with the ELD testing teams to assess multilingual learners upon intake and annually;

Attends professional development opportunities on PGCPS program initiatives and topics related to ELD instruction, technology infusion and parental involvement;

Assists the Instructional Supervisor in the planning and implementation of Title III special projects; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Working knowledge and experience with the school improvement process;

Demonstrated competency in developing and leading professional development sessions;

Ability to work with school teams to exercise initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities;

Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills and human relations skills;

Demonstrated computer/educational technology skills; including proficiency with Microsoft and Google platforms; and

Ability to work a flexible work schedule which includes travel to multiple school locations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in applicable field of education required; Master's degree in TESOL preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience working with multilingual learners required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate in ESOL issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
Additional Details

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

How To Apply
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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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