What are the responsibilities and job description for the EL Specialist position at Dayton Public Schools?
Dayton Public Schools is seeking high-quality certified individuals to join our team in the 2026-2027 school year.
Ideal candidates will inspire, educate, and empower our young scholars; exemplifying the 5 C's of DPS: Culture, Commitment, Communication, Collaboration, and Customer Service to nurture the young minds of our future leaders.
SUMMARY
The EL Specialist organizes, plans and implements instruction in ways that maximize student
learning for multilingual learners of English. The EL Specialist engages in carefully crafted
teaching and learning strategies to leverage successful English language learning in the service of
all content areas. The EL Specialist works under the direct supervision of the building
administrators and collaborates with colleagues on building teams to best support student
outcomes and professional learning. The EL Specialist also benefits from close collaboration with
the district EL leaders to grow as a teacher and in turn to ensure student engagement, academic
achievement, and connection to all district and community opportunities for learning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Clearly communicate learning objectives to students and prioritize progress toward the
learning goals.
? Create engaging lessons aligned with pacing guidelines and district curriculum to drive the
growth and development of students.
? Select teaching methods and instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and
interests.
? Use student data continuously from formative and summative assessments to plan
instructional choices and delivery.
? Participate in professional learning teams to analyze data and support colleagues in
instructional practices that impact student learning.
? Utilize reflective practices and current research to improve instructional approaches.
? Complete or support compliance tasks to meet federal and state requirements related to
English Learner identification, notification, services, monitoring and testing.
? Ensure accommodations for ELs on state-mandated testing and facilitate the OELPA
administration
? Implement the district's classroom management strategies and program.
? Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff
? Seek out opportunities to support EL students and families in engaging fully in the life of
the school and community.
? Attend staff meetings and professional development activities.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the Dayton Area School Consortium linked within this posting - uploading their current resume and educator license, as well as their academic transcripts.
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