Teacher
- ELD Itinerant
- Bush Elementary and Highland Elementary School
Mesa USD 4
English Language Acquisition (ELAD)
- Mesa, Arizona This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4
Job Details
Job ID:
5780829
Application Deadline:
Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
JOB TITLE
ELD Itinerant Teacher
REPORTS TO
English Language Development (ELD)
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Salary:
$55,386.00
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified
like experience
New hire education:
$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees
Annual stipend:
$3150 Other certified Special Education positions
$7875 Autism, Emotional Disability, SHARP or MCS locations
Class/Calendar:
Certified Exempt, 187 workdays
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health,
and life insurance
Certification:
Alternate teaching certification pathways available with a
bachelor's degree
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.
OVERVIEW
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
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Current IVP Fingerprint Card
Elementary or Secondary English Certification (7-12 grades).
SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
Demonstrates knowledge of Second Language Acquisition
Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
DUTIES AND 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
Performs other duties as assigned.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION
The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$55,386 Per Year
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