2026-27 ELD Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under the supervision of school leaders, the ideal candidate will drive student outcomes in the following ways:

Build and maintain a language-rich learning Environment

• Create and support a classroom environment immersed in literacy and conducive to learning.
• Establish positive rapport and meaningful engagement with students, staff, and families.
• Utilize instructional time efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in applying evidence-based practice to teaching and professional learning.
  
  

Knowledge and Use of Content Learning and Literacy (CALL) strategies and Routines

• Contribute to planning and actualizing instructional priorities for the school-wide literacy program in conjunction with the instructional leadership team.
• Implements the adopted core and supplemental reading programs, and supports effective use for teachers and paraprofessionals. 
• Maintains and shares a collection of professional literacy/learning materials, which reflect current research and best practices.
• Executes the Common Core ELA and English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.
  
  

Support school-wide literacy instruction

• Collaborates with grade level and content teams in promoting literacy strategies.
• Assists with the development and selection of resources to enhance literacy awareness/focus in the regular and intervention classrooms.
• Focus on academic English Language Development to prepare all students to meet or exceed academic content standards in the subject areas.
• Incorporates opportunities for English Learners participate in discussions that tap into funds of knowledge and background.
• Collaborates with all grade level and content teachers to enhance support for ELs.
• Collaborates with teams of teachers to increase content literacy through Integrated ELD Instruction specific to newcomers and students at lower language proficiency levels.
• Supports the schoolwide assessment program, and collaborates with the instructional team to use data to guide instructional planning.
• Promotes literacy as a process, and develops a life-long love of reading and learning in reluctant learners.
• Maintains systems that monitor student growth and progress, and shares results with students, team members, and families. 
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advance degree in subject area preferred
• Possession of a valid preliminary, or clear California Single Subject teaching credential with BCLAD, CLAD or ELA1 
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas
• Proven track record in raising reading achievement
• Experience with English Language Learners
• Vast knowledge and expertise in reading and writing instruction
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background with instructional coaching preferred
• Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to  multiple stakeholders
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• A do-whatever-it takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the  weekend or in the evening
• Passionate about improving public education to help all children reach their dreams
• An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
• A strong ethical base and self-awareness
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Equity
• Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training
• COVID-19 Vaccination (Recommended)

Salary Table (may be updated in June 2026 upon board approval)