ELD Teacher SY25/26

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification: Certified                                                                  

Title: English Language Development Teacher

Calendar: 1960 for New Hires or 1961 for Returning Teachers

Notification of Nondiscrimination

Notificación de Non Discriminación

Job Goal:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• AZ Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Highly Qualified in English Language Arts for appropriate level
• Endorsed in Sheltered English Immersion
• Minimum of three years teaching experience

Core Job Functions:

• Prepare and deliver instruction in the areas of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and oral language development appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems and student with special needs
• Effectively implement state and District standards
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences – this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Facilitate ongoing communication with mainstream classroom teacher(s)
• Collaborate with content area teachers in order to support the SEI Model and/or the Mainstream Models of instruction
• Lead the development and communication of Individualized Language Learner Plans (ILLP), as required
• Create a classroom environment conducive to positive, effective instruction
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Provide individual diagnostic testing to assess the needs of students
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of at-risk students
• Communicate concerns and idea with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems, and attendance
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Participate in intervention process at sites
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferences
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accepting direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

Physical Requirements

Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $54,567 - $66,797