English Language Development (ELD) Teacher - Wilson Elementary

The Wilson School District is looking for a highly qualified and certified English Language Development (ELD) Teacher to teach for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. College graduates, Student Teachers and Teacher Interns are always encouraged to apply.  We offer a competitive hiring salary.  

Our hiring salary is $51,000.00 to $52,000.00 per year. Classroom Site Fund/Prop 301 (additional $8,500 is included in the salary), up to 10 years of Teacher experience. Teachers with the following education level can earn the additional salary: BA+15hrs ($1,140), BA+30 ($2,280), BA+45/MA ($3,420).  Other possible payment (if eligible) $3,000 for National Board-Certified Teacher, $1,500 for BLE, $1,000 for ESL, $500 for Prov ESL.  Performance Pay up to $3,000.00.

We also offer a stipend for hard to fill Teach positions: $2,000 Special Ed Teacher, $1,500 Math Teacher, $1,500 Science Teacher, and $1,000 Speech/Language Arts Teacher (Teachers will be eligible for one hard to fill stipend).

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. The English Language Development (ELD) Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by WSD and the ELD program. Creates a dynamic, collaborative, and interactive classroom environment in which English Learners (EL) achieve at the highest levels with appropriate supports and multiple opportunities for success. Facilitates high levels of teacher-directed student interaction, participation, and activity. Develops relevant and engaging lessons to support the goals of the ELD program. Incorporates enrichment and motivational activities designed to support students’ college and career readiness. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:      

• Participates in district/site training, including summer training and support, as necessary.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students in the 4 domains; reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Plans, teaches and assesses communication skills in the areas of oral and written language.
• Develops lessons focused on organizational and study skills facilitated by reading, writing, critical thinking and inquiry.
• Provides intermediate, advanced, and long-term ELs multiple opportunities to develop oral and written academic language and literacy within a supportive space.
• Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with families.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other staff members to support the standards and objectives established by WSD for college and career preparation.
• Collaborates with ELD program staff to facilitate and support family and community stakeholder events to promote the ELD program and develop a culture that is college and career focused.
• Collects and maintains data related to the ELD program implementation and submits reports to the Leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Supports the state mandated assessment.
• Support the ELD program staff with AZELLA Placement and Reassessment assessments.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
• Performs other duties as required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Considerable knowledge and/or experience in college-career programming and instruction of English Learners. Demonstrates ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrates ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrates ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

ADDITIONAL

• Work independently and prioritize from a variety of tasks.
• Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources.
• Promote a harmonious working environment.
• Work effectively with adult learners

Core Competencies:

 Communication           Teamwork         Initiative & Persistence                     Accountability

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.

Every member of our Wilson family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus—is shaping the lives of our students every day.  It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member.  The district name was changed in the mid-1930’s to Hawkins School.  From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980’s and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40^th Street to the east; and 16^th Street to the west.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel.
• We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways.
• We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.

There’s always something to do or see in the Phoenix area. Whether you enjoy watching sports, touring a museum, or hiking and playing outdoors, you’ll find plenty of enjoyable activities to keep you busy.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681-2204 at least 3 days in advance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

Health Benefits

Wilson School District has a variety of benefits that you can take advantage of.  Some of these benefits include:  A no cost (employee only) District paid Alliance Value health plan, Delta Dental plan, a prescription drug plan, voluntary vision insurance, no cost employee life insurance and accidental and death policy for $50,000, additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost, 403B and 457C Tax Shelter annuities plan, voluntary short term disability, FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care, enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System.