TOSA - ELL Specialist Bilingual Preferred (2025-2026 School Year)

Hayward Unified School District Position Description TITLE: Secondary ELL Specialist REPORTS TO: Principal DEPARTMENT: CLASSIFICATION: Teacher FLSA: Non Exempt WORK YEAR: 186 days BOARD APPROVAL: BASIC FUNCTION: Provides support to assigned secondary school’s English learner program, and assists the school in providing services that are academically, culturally, and linguistically responsive to English learner needs. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the school site principal. QUALIFICATIONS: A teaching credential authorizing services in the grade level or specialty indicated, including CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent. Must have language and cultural competency to effectively communicate with parents and students who are not English speakers. Ability to speak Spanish is desired. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: · Administers state and federal required language assessments · Assists school site staff in program development, implementation, and evaluation · Works with counselors and appropriate staff to ensure students’ appropriate program placement and fulfills parent notification requirements · Coordinates resources and instructional support for teachers and other staff who deliver services · Provides teacher professional development and/or coaching as needed · Meets as needed with students to provide academic support · Facilitates student study teams and language appraisal meetings with teachers and parents · Assists in conferencing and communicating in English and/or students’ primary language with parents of EL students · Assists in development and coordination of written communications to and for parents of participating students · Conducts English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings and provides training to parent members