English Language Development (ELD) Teacher

Blades Elementary School

2026-2027

Qualifications:  Requires valid Missouri English Language Development (ELD) teaching certificate.

Position Summary:  To create an educational program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a quality education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish good relationships with parents and with other staff.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
• Identifies ELD student language proficiency level and develops strategies for individual learning plans.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to link ELD and content standards in order to provide support to English language development.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each ELD student.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Uses differentiated instruction and interventions to meet the needs of English language developers.
• Ensures that communications to parents are translated into parents’ home language whenever possible.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director and/or Principal.
• Ability to work independently.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals who wish to apply for this position should complete an on-line application by visiting:  MEHLVILLE JOB OPENINGS

Sherri Cox

Human Resources

2900 Lemay Ferry Road

St. Louis, MO 63125

314-467-5101

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

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