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)