SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Evening work required. Under direction of the Foundations Supervisor and CREA Program Specialist, and in collaboration with the leadership of all high schools, plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students who have been identified as eligible for ELD services through the state mandated English language proficiency test. Collaborates with program specialist, counselors, teachers, and other school staff about individual Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students and their needs, includes submitting referrals to the CREA counselor and CREA PCC for wraparound support; serves as a resource for information regarding EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program; serves as a resource to explain the ELD instructional program to parents of EML students; serves as a resource for students, parents, staff, and community, as needed.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Evening work required. Under direction of the Foundations Supervisor and CREA Program Specialist, and in collaboration with the leadership of all high schools, plans for and provides English language development (ELD) instruction for students who have been identified as eligible for ELD services through the state mandated English language proficiency test. Collaborates with program specialist, counselors, teachers, and other school staff about individual Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) students and their needs, includes submitting referrals to the CREA counselor and CREA PCC for wraparound support; serves as a resource for information regarding EML students, cultural and linguistic differences, English language development, and the ELD instructional program; serves as a resource to explain the ELD instructional program to parents of EML students; serves as a resource for students, parents, staff, and community, as needed.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Holds Maryland teacher certification in ESOL/ELD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of second language teaching/learning methods and techniques. Ability to work effectively with administrators, counselors, and other school staff in organizing and implementing the ELD instructional program. Fluency in another language, in addition to English, preferred. Ability to understand and support students in the process of adjustment to the academic and cultural environment in MCPS. Knowledge of GED indicators and experience teaching adult education classes. Experience with students who have interrupted and/or limited education. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.