Job Description:

Teacher - ELD Itinerant - Various Sites 2026-2027

Job Summary:

The English Language Development (ELD) Itinerant teacher will provide targeted language instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking to students identified as English learners (ELs).  The ELD Itinerant Teacher is responsible for implementing the English Language Proficiency Standards and delivering instruction aligned with the district curriculum. This teacher collaborates with school staff to support student language development and academic success. The ELD Itinerant teacher reports directly to the site principal and the Specialized Student Services Department.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes district 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
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, BLE, ESL or related field
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement
• One year of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in TESOL, ESL, Bilingual Education, or a related field
• Bilingual proficiency
• Arizona ESL or Bilingual Endorsement beyond SEI requirement
• Experience providing ELD services across multiple grade levels (K–8)

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Demonstrates knowledge of language acquisition
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Understanding of the AZELLA assessment or other ELD assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of language instruction, scaffolding, and differentiation
• Managing multiple grade bands and adjusting instruction based on students' language levels and needs
• Familiarity with educational technology

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Most positions are housed at a school site with occasional travel within the district
• Some positions require travel between two school sites
• Provide instruction through pull-out, push-in, and/or co-teaching environments
• Engages in meetings (e.g., Individualized Education Program [IEP] meetings, staff development sessions) and communicates with families and stakeholders
• Standing for extended periods while teaching or presenting
• Carrying instructional materials, technology, or teaching aids up to 40lbs, i.e. e.g., books, laptops, manipulatives

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:  

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.