Apply: English Language Development (ELD); Formerly ESOL

Job Specific Information: The purpose of this requisition is to build a pool of pre-qualified ESOL PK-12 for the 2024 – 2025 school year. All applicants must meet the requirements for teacher certification stated by the Maryland State Dept of Education. (http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/) and submit documentation to be considered for the pool. 

MCPS Official Job Description

ESOL Teachers

Seeking English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher candidates to provide English language instruction to limited English proficient (LEP). The Montgomery County Public Schools ESOL curriculum is available at: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/esol.

All applicants must meet the requirements for teacher certification stated by the Maryland State Department of Education. (http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/) This ad is posted to create a pool of qualified candidates and not for a specific vacancy. Qualified candidates will be referred for specific vacancies as they occur.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the school principal, the ESOL teacher, plans for and provides English language instruction for students who have been identified through the ESOL Entry/Exit Criteria as being limited English proficient (LEP). Articulates with administrators, counselors, teachers and other school staff about individual LEP students and their needs.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:

Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques. Considerable knowledge of English structure, usage and levels of style. Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors and other school staff in organizing and implementing the ESOL/Bilingual program. Fluency in another language, in addition to English, preferred. Sensitivity to students from other cultures. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Completion of MCPS Secondary Teacher Test.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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