English Learner Specialist

English Learner Specialist Saint Francis International School - 4.0 Silver Spring, MD Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $65,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teacher collaboration Elementary Education Doctoral degree in life sciences Bachelor's degree Literacy education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Saint Francis International School, a Catholic school in Silver Spring MD, is seeking an English Language Learner Resource Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. The position would work with the Resource Coordinator to identify and support students in English language acquisition as it relates to school success. This is a full time (10 month) position, with benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in elementary education or literacy education with a focus in English language acquisition (ESOL) Knowledge of current theory in English language acquisition Openness to further professional development Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work toward earning ESOL teaching certification or equivalent within 5 years of date of hire Work with resource coordinator to identify students who would benefit from additional English language supports using data from the TELL assessment Plan and facilitate small group instruction to provide intensive English language instruction for limited English proficiency students Collaborate with grade level teachers to provide push-in support for ELL student learning Articulate with administrators, counselors, teachers and other school staff about individual limited English proficiency students and their needs. Conduct assessments and track student progress longitudinally Facilitate MCPS documentation and screening process for identified students, including evaluation meetings, observations and reviewing student learning plans Regularly communicate with families of identified students regarding progress in English language acquisition and academic performance Identify and conduct professional development in English language teaching and acquisition Regularly attend faculty and grade level meetings and answer questions about particular students as needed Perform collateral duties (lunch and recess proctor, morning dropoff, afternoon pickup) as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person