| Summary Description:
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.
Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Special Requirements:
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Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques. Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors and other school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD instructional program. Fluency in another language, in addition to English, preferred. Ability to understand and support students in the process of adjustment to the academic and cultural environment in MCPS. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
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Education Training Experience:Bachelor^s degree from an accredited college or university.Certificate License:Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD
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Example Duties:Liaison between EML students, parents, and schools. Provides English language development instruction to students enrolled in the ELD program. Collaborates with appropriate school staff in selecting the ELD Instructional Model and developing a schedule used for implementing the ELD instructional program. Selects and orders textbooks and instructional materials for use in the ELD classroom, as appropriate. Participates in appropriate in-service programs or other professional staff development activities. Participates in English ELD Team meetings, as well as other meetings essential to supporting students who are EML, such as parent conferences and EMT meetings. Develops the accommodations documentation (ELD plan) for EML students in collaboration with the ELD team. Administers and scores the state-mandated English language proficiency placement test to determine eligibility for enrollment in the ELD program. Administers the annual state-mandated English language proficiency assessment. Maintains ELD student files on individual students to comply with local, state, and federal accountability requirements. Collaborates with general educators on strategies to differentiate instruction and effectively engage EML students in the content area classroom. Collaborate on professional development activities for school staff to support the academic success of EMLs. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
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