English Language Acquisition and Development Teacher

Ignite your desire to be the best!

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

K- 8

Position Overview

The English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) Teacher is responsible for delivering high quality, evidence based instruction and bridge content learning with language development. The ELAD Teacher will ensure English Learners meet academic objectives while simultaneously acquiring English proficiency.

Essential Functions

• Use WIDA ELD data to implement standards-based ELD (English Language Development) instruction for students in grades K-6, including tailored lessons that integrate content with language proficiency. Create and implement daily lessons for a 7th and 8th-grade intervention period.
• Complete required test administration certifications and administer WIDA Screener and annual WIDA ACCESS tests.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and culturally sensitive learning environment that encourages high-quality learning.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, EL paraprofessionals, the EL Director, and administrators to ensure consistency in instructional strategies across grade levels.
• Maintain compliance with Nevada State Board regulations regarding EL students and participate in ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications That Set You Up For Success

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Nevada Teaching License (Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, or Special Education).
• English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD Endorsement)
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Up For Success

• Demonstrated experience with ELL students and knowledge of TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) methods.
• Proficiency in designing language-focused lesson plans.
• Knowledge of the 2020 WIDA ELD Standards Framework.
• Classroom management and engagement strategies.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your career and apply today!