EL Instructional Specialist - Riley HS

POSITION TITLE: EL Instructional Specialist 

RECRUITED BY: Director of Bilingual Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Bilingual Services/Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

Candidate must have the ability to understand and accept the Mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of English Learners (ELs).  Candidate must have basic knowledge of second language acquisition and its terminology.  Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of effective experience working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) students preferred
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards 
• An explicit understanding of effective English Language Development (ELD) instructional practices and Second Language Acquisition research
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
• Certified teachers preferred (may consider candidates working in a Transition to Teaching program who are eligible for an Emergency Permit) 
• ENL License required or must be willing to work on an ENL License
• Will be assigned to provide English Language Development instruction in a pull-out/push-in model 
• Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English
• Participates in required professional development, during the school year and summer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  

• Excellent communication skills between coworkers and third parties
• Ability to follow procedures
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision
• Ability to analyze and use data to support instruction in English language development (ELD)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences
• Must be able to use the Google suite including Google Docs and Spreadsheets
• Have excellent English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct ELD support 100% of the school day to EL students 
• Assists and supports instructional staff in the implementation of ELD instruction at the building level by sharing proven instructional strategies and materials
• Works with the Bilingual Education Specialist and the Bilingual English Literacy Specialists to manage, analyze and review each student’s assessment data to ensure the highest level of English language development in listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Works with the Bilingual Services team to identify materials and supplies to support instruction, professional development, and parent involvement
• Works directly with identified EL students and provides ELD support 100% of the teaching day
• Demonstrates and models exemplary ELD practices
• Provides leadership for ELD across the school community
• Helps strengthen family and school ties by engaging families in English language development opportunities
• Participates in building level and Bilingual Services Department professional development opportunities and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL NOTATION:

The job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.