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DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40
JOB DESCRIPTION
Licensed
Licnesed Opening for 2024-2025 School Year
Job posting closes to:
Internal applicants-May 21, 2024, 4:00pm
External applicants-Open Until Filled
Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=9829
Reports To: Building Principal
Job Purpose Statement/s: The purpose of the Language Development Specialist (LDS) is to provide comprehensive and systematic process of district support for the increased academic improvement and advancement of English Language Learners.
The LDS is non-evaluative support position for classroom teachers and other staff members in the coaching and modeling of effective English Language instruction based on ELD State Standards and Common Core Standards; facilitate professional development collaboration for effective classroom instruction; oversees and coordinates language assessments, data and reports; and assists teachers in using the data to plan effective instruction.
Essential Job Functions:
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Other Job Functions:
Skills, Knowledge and/ or Abilities Required:
Skills in successfully teaching, planning, developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and assisting teachers in realizing success for all student learners. Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks. Skills in utilizing and accessing technology as related to job responsibilities.
Knowledge and skills to interpret and synthesize data on student performance and develop prescriptive
teaching strategies. Knowledge of English Language Development best practices in instructional theory, curriculum, state education code and district policies. Knows and implements research based English Language Development content pedagogy. Knows and uses state/local learning goals, professional teaching standards and assessments. Knows and is responsible for the unique and diverse needs of students, parents, and community (cultural competence).
Abilities to move freely to various locations, sit, stand, walk and bend, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision. Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds required. Exposure to noise and activity of a classroom setting.
Effective Interpersonal Communication
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Attendance:
Will have regular attendance at work and work activities. Will be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications:
Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.
The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.
Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual preferred.
Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar. May also include additional training days during the summer.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.
David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check
Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.
David Douglas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other
$56k-85k (estimate)
05/18/2024
01/01/2050
ddsd40.org
Portland, OR
500 - 1,000