District ESL/Instructional Specialist

I. TITLE: District ESL/Instructional Specialist

II.  QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate
2. Several years of effective teaching experience
3. ESL, TESOL endorsement
4. Knowledge of another language is preferred
   1. Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, and effective classroom management
5. Knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods
6. Strong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core Standards
7. Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction
8. Ability to create and maintain a positive learning environment
   1. Work well with students, staff, parents, and the public
9. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
10. Ability to be flexible, adaptable, empathetic and to work with deadlines
11. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

 III. REPORTS TO: Director of Federal Programs and Building Administrator

IV.  NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

Knowledge and experience working with or in a bilingual/EL program; knowledgeable about data and reports required; exhibits superior organizational and communication skills; is compassionate; can provide effective collaborative and open-minded leadership; and is knowledgeable about recent research in pedagogy in the field of second language acquisition and ELL/bilingual education.
 

V.  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of current trends in the area of English Language Learners
2. Helps establish district and school level goals for EL program
3. Creates relationships and an environment of trust and respect
4. Collaborates, supports and provides resources to teachers of EL students
5. Coordinate testing and placement of all EL students
6. Collaborate with counselors on coordination of schedules and 4-year academic planning for students in the program
7. Coordinate the administration of required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for placement and ongoing monitoring of student progress and determining when student is to be exited from program
8. Compile and maintain a profile summary (record of achievement and progress, grades, attendance, ISATs, ACCESS etc.) for each student
9. Gather and report data for annual required reports (English Learner Plans, Screeners, WIDA, ACCESS, Grades, Attendance, Grants, annual EL Program Report, etc.)
10. Teach EL classes in the program as needed.
11. Provide Staff Development within the school, EL program and district pertaining to ELL students

1. Establish and maintain regular communication with parents of students in the program.
2. Serve as liaison between students in the program and/or their parents with staff and community services
3. Facilitate workshops for parents and participates in the PAC meetings
4. Collaborate with District 251 administration and staff on behalf of ELL students.(IEPs, LEPs, Student Support Teams, PLCs, and coaching cycles)
5. Supervise and assign duties to the ESL paras
6. Coordinates and organizes some activities outside of the school day. (Summer School, College and Career events, PAC meetings etc.)
7. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
8. Other duties as assigned

VI.  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.

VII.   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy.

VII      EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Federal Programs in accordance with provisions of the negotiated master agreement.