What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELD Teacher/ Coordinator for the 2025/2026 School Year position at Catalina Foothills School District?
Position Type
Certified-Middle and High School/ELL Teacher, High School
Date Posted
2/19/2025
Location:
Catalina Foothills High School
Date Available
07/2025
Closing Date
Open until Filled
ELD Coordinator for the 2025-2026 School Year
1.0 Full-Time
Exempt, Professional Salary Schedule
10 month
Note: All of our certified positions require a full Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement within one year of hire.
Catalina Foothills High School
Definition
Under general supervision of the Director of Special Services, performs work of considerable difficulty, developing, coordinating, and delivering the district's English Language Development (ELD) programs.
Summary
Coordinate the district program for Bilingual and English Language Learners (ELs). Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for Bilingual, ELLs, and migrant students. This includes ensuring that regulations are met and that EL students are supported appropriately in their academic and language development. This position involves approximately 117 hours (in addition to the teacher contract) as the ELD Coordinator.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)
Education & Experience:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is often required to perform functions of the position. Work may involve standing for extended time periods, sitting, bending, reaching, and grasping. Occasional lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds may be required. Vision and hearing must be acceptable to perform job functions. Verbal communicative ability required in public contact positions.
Work Environment
Works indoors - classroom environment. Outdoors - playground, exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Extensive contact with students, parents, and teachers.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
Certified-Middle and High School/ELL Teacher, High School
Date Posted
2/19/2025
Location:
Catalina Foothills High School
Date Available
07/2025
Closing Date
Open until Filled
ELD Coordinator for the 2025-2026 School Year
1.0 Full-Time
Exempt, Professional Salary Schedule
10 month
Note: All of our certified positions require a full Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement within one year of hire.
Catalina Foothills High School
Definition
Under general supervision of the Director of Special Services, performs work of considerable difficulty, developing, coordinating, and delivering the district's English Language Development (ELD) programs.
Summary
Coordinate the district program for Bilingual and English Language Learners (ELs). Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for Bilingual, ELLs, and migrant students. This includes ensuring that regulations are met and that EL students are supported appropriately in their academic and language development. This position involves approximately 117 hours (in addition to the teacher contract) as the ELD Coordinator.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)
- Maintains, evaluates, and improves the district ELD plan and program
- Leads the ELD team, including facilitating monthly team meetings and coordinating the ELD program strategic planning process
- Implements the State and Governing Board approved SEI model(s) for EL students
- Oversees the adoption and implementation of ELD curriculum
- Supports ELD Targeted and Integrated Teachers, and provides appropriate professional development
- Assists school administrators, teachers, and other staff in implementing the approved SEI model(s)
- Coordinates ELD data collection and reporting at classroom, school, and district levels
- Maintains records of all EL students and their status using the appropriate district electronic programs
- Ensures that all federal and state reporting requirements are met, including Title III
- Coordinates testing of EL students
- Coordinates ELD testing accommodations for all annual and quarterly assessments
- Maintains and improves the ELD Department section of the district website
- Communicates with the district through a quarterly newsletter
- Communicates with the parents of EL students
- Assists with translation and interpretation
- Knowledge of federal, state, and CFSD guidelines regarding ELD programs.
- Knowledge of ELD instructional and assessment methods and practices.
- Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage, and spelling.
- Skills in developing and delivering ELD curriculum.
- Skill in coordinating an ELD program and maintaining mandated records.
- Skill in training ELD educational assistants.
- Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students, and parents.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and at least 3 years of classroom teaching experience required
- Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL), or Bilingual Education endorsement required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Thorough knowledge of ELL and Title III laws and regulations
- Requires the ability to work with teachers, parents, coaches, sponsors, and students in a variety of situations and work effectively in a team-oriented school.
- Must possess the ability to identify professional development strategies that will positively impact teachers' professional growth and student achievement.
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office or the Google Workspace
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is often required to perform functions of the position. Work may involve standing for extended time periods, sitting, bending, reaching, and grasping. Occasional lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds may be required. Vision and hearing must be acceptable to perform job functions. Verbal communicative ability required in public contact positions.
Work Environment
Works indoors - classroom environment. Outdoors - playground, exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Extensive contact with students, parents, and teachers.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
