OPPORTUNITY

The ESL Curriculum Specialist will join a collaborative academic team and focus on supporting teachers in the implementation of Green Dot Tennessee’s academic program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Model Execution and Oversight

• Promote instructional methods and practices that support academic growth and language development of MLLs
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Director of Student Experience and Access and the Chief Schools Officer, school site administration and department chairs/teacher leaders to plan and facilitate professional development
• Support school administrators with creating plans for collaboration between teachers serving EL students so that ILPs are developed and implemented by all educators.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators to implement family engagement strategies
• Develop and provide English language acquisition training for general education teachers to understand the process of acquiring a second or subsequent language
• Work in partnership with the EL Program Manager to support English Language Development compliance-related work as support as needed
• Provide Additional Data to School Support Teams when ELs are being considered for academic intervention.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Work collaboratively with school-site Curriculum Specialists to develop and/or refine standards-based curriculum to incorporate ELD standards by determining prominent WIDA Key Uses, accompanying Language Expectations (Interpretive and Expressive), and associated Language Functions and Features within a unit of study.
• Utilize Green Dot’s coaching model provide opportunities for teacher reflection on classroom observations
• Provide actionable feedback that is based on qualitative or quantitative data gathered during observance of part or complete instructional cycle including: intellectual preparation and planning, lesson delivery, data analysis, and reflection.
• Demonstrate comprehensible input strategies/activities, model appropriate forms of formative

assessment/evaluation, and provide teachers with research-based instructional strategies

• Train teachers of MLLs to manage, interpret and use assessment data and facilitate the analysis of data and student work to guide instructional decisions
• Assist EL Program Manager with collection and analysis of classroom and gradebook data

Assessment

• Assist Managing Director with collection and analysis of formative and summative assessment data
• Provide training and resources for state ELPA assessment and support Building Test Coordinators (BTCs) with implementation of Green Dot’s ELPA Assessment Plan.

Communication

• Prepare and disseminate weekly updates to ESL teachers
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Director to prepare and disseminate monthly newsletter

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of middle or high school ESL and/or core content teaching experience
• Valid Tennessee ESL teaching license or endorsement
• Teaching experience with diverse student populations in an urban setting preferred
• Master in Education (preferred)
• Solid knowledge of TN Rule 0520-01-19, and Titles I, II, and VI
• Experience supporting teachers, planning professional development, and coordinating instruction and intervention.
• Experience with WIDA Assessments ACCESS and Screener, and WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development
• Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers
• Experience monitoring student data to track performance and determine appropriate next steps
• Ability to travel to school sites/locations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in EXCEL, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Microsoft TEAMS and Zoom

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. This role is year-round. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan, and generous vacation time, as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of students in American public schools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• ESL teaching: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ESL teaching certification (Required)

Work Location: In person