Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Teacher, Secondary, English/ELD Date Posted: 5/18/2026 Location: Toll Middle Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled ENGLISH/ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL DESCRIPTIONThis position teaches English/English Language Development to middle school students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaches classes in middle schools in accordance with the requirements of approved courses of study, and at a rate level in accordance with student progress expectations.
Develops lesson plans that engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
Utilizes data about individual student progress, strengths and needs in planning.
Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Evaluates student learning to determine progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Provides differentiated instruction in order to modify and accommodate English Learners and students with special needs.
Actively plans with department team/s and collaborates effectively with all educational partners.
Creates a safe and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and share ideas.
Models respectful and polite interactions with all students.
Demonstrates use of a fair, firm and consistent classroom management system.
Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the school campus.
Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to develop IEPs for eligible students.
Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals and working with colleagues to meet defined achievement goals.
Provides ongoing communication with parents/guardians to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child/children
Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
Reflects on practice and student progress to inform future instructional strategies.
During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of credential/s held.
QUALIFICATIONS Education An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Credential
Credential Required: Applicants must hold a valid California Teaching Credential in English Language Arts.
English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in English and the target language.
Demonstrates an understanding of culture and history of peoples and countries of the target language.
Understands and supports the goals of the dual language immersion program: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) academic achievement, (3) sociocultural competence.
Creates a positive classroom environment that equally values the target language and English.
Knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
Knowledge of and ability to implement a cognitively challenging instructional program to elementary students.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
Knowledge of pedagogy and content for effective instruction at the elementary level.
Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic and disability groups.
Demonstrate understanding, patience and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
SUPERVISIONUnder the Supervision of the Site Administrator/Designee WORK YEAR186 days SALARY SCHEDULEPer the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule A or B, depending on the credential type, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college. Attachment(s):
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Glendale Unified School District
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Bilingual Preferred
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Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Teacher, Secondary, English/ELD Date Posted: 5/18/2026 Location: Toll Middle Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled ENGLISH/ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL DESCRIPTIONThis position teaches English/English Language Development to middle school students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaches classes in middle schools in accordance with the requirements of approved courses of study, and at a rate level in accordance with student progress expectations.
Develops lesson plans that engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
Utilizes data about individual student progress, strengths and needs in planning.
Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Evaluates student learning to determine progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Provides differentiated instruction in order to modify and accommodate English Learners and students with special needs.
Actively plans with department team/s and collaborates effectively with all educational partners.
Creates a safe and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and share ideas.
Models respectful and polite interactions with all students.
Demonstrates use of a fair, firm and consistent classroom management system.
Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the school campus.
Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to develop IEPs for eligible students.
Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals and working with colleagues to meet defined achievement goals.
Provides ongoing communication with parents/guardians to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child/children
Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
Reflects on practice and student progress to inform future instructional strategies.
During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of credential/s held.
QUALIFICATIONS Education An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Credential
Credential Required: Applicants must hold a valid California Teaching Credential in English Language Arts.
English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in English and the target language.
Demonstrates an understanding of culture and history of peoples and countries of the target language.
Understands and supports the goals of the dual language immersion program: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) academic achievement, (3) sociocultural competence.
Creates a positive classroom environment that equally values the target language and English.
Knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
Knowledge of and ability to implement a cognitively challenging instructional program to elementary students.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
Knowledge of pedagogy and content for effective instruction at the elementary level.
Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic and disability groups.
Demonstrate understanding, patience and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.
SUPERVISIONUnder the Supervision of the Site Administrator/Designee WORK YEAR186 days SALARY SCHEDULEPer the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule A or B, depending on the credential type, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college. Attachment(s):