Bilingual Learning Specialist

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The learning specialist will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the building team to provide support for all students to make growth toward meeting grade level standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with the implementation of instructional activities aligned with building goals, district curriculum, and standards.
2. Support teachers in meeting individual student needs by reviewing student data, identifying appropriate strategies, and collaborating on instructional planning.
3. Assist with the coordination of student support services in collaboration with building teams, including services for ELL, special education, and other identified groups.
4. Maintain accurate and current records related to student supports, services, and progress.
5. Develop, manage, and monitor Section 504 plans in accordance with legal and district guidelines.
6. Lead building-level support meetings such as Student Support Team (SST), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support meetings with grade level teams (MTSS), STAT (Student Teacher Assistance Team), and Housekeeping meetings, including scheduling, agenda setting, and follow-up coordination.
7. Use, update and create spreadsheets for data collection and meeting tracking.
8. Navigate and analyze data in all district assessment platforms (mCLASS, iReady, Qmlativ, IEP Online, etc.).
9. Possess exceptional organizational skills to provide systematized support to the entire building.
10. Assist with the coordination and implementation of assessments, including building or district-level testing.
11. Assist with responding to student behavior concerns by collaborating with staff to identify strategies and supports aligned with schoolwide expectations.
12. Serve as a resource and support for staff in interpreting data and using it to inform instruction and interventions.
13. Assist in maintaining a safe and productive learning environment in collaboration with staff and school teams.
14. Assist in the planning and development of the building’s master schedule to support instructional and student support needs.
15. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians, support groups, and community members.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Building Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with K-8 Elementary Education endorsement.

• Experience using instructional strategies that are effective with diverse learners.

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district
• Advocate for equity, inclusion and professional practices that ensure all students achieve at high levels.
• Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
• Skill in student management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
• Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow appropriate guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

PAY LEVEL

Walla Walla Public Schools Teachers Salary Schedule

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                               

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR                                 

364 S. Park Street                                                     

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                               

(509) 527-3000                                                          

mmeyer@wwps.org  

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

bcasey@wwps.org

Salary : $59,084 - $111,363