Teacher - ELD Itinerant - Lehi Elementary School bei Mesa Public Schools

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Job Summary:

The ELD Itinerant teacher, acting as the district teacher for English Language Learners (ELLs) will provide English vocabulary, grammar, and conversation instruction to identified ELLs.  The ELD Itinerant teacher will be responsible for the implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards, the Discrete Skills Inventory and district curriculum.  The ELD Itinerant teacher reports directly to site principal and the ELAD department.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes district/state adopted material and curriculum guides in instructional planning and implementation
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g. assessments, projects, checklists, anecdotal records, portfolios, etc.), utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
• Establishes positive relationships with classroom teachers and parents
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Attends and participates in professional development
• Demonstrates a willingness to maintain a flexible schedule
• Works collaboratively and communicates with other ELD Itinerant teachers
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, language, ESL or related field
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
• 1-3 years of general teaching experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of Second Language Acquisition
• Experience managing a schedule across multiple schools or locations

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Proficiency with tools like WIDA, ACCESS, or other ELD assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of sheltered instruction, scaffolding, and differentiation
• Managing multiple caseloads and adjusting instruction based on students' language levels and needs
• Familiarity with educational technology and language-learning apps or tools

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Frequently travels between schools, districts, or other educational facilities
• May work in classrooms, offices, or small group settings depending on student needs
• Provides support during classroom lessons, small group activities, or one-on-one sessions
• Engages in meetings (e.g., Individualized Education Program [IEP] meetings, staff development sessions) and communicates with families and stakeholders
• Frequent travel between schools or locations
• Standing for extended periods while teaching or presenting
• Carrying instructional materials, technology, or teaching aids (up to 40lbs) (e.g., books, laptops, manipulatives)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:  

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.