ELL Instructional Specialist - Roosevelt Elementary School District

Position Type:
Support Staff - District Based

Date Posted:
7/31/2024

Location:
District Office

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED

Additional Information:
TITLE: ELL Instructional Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the ELL Instructional Coach is to provide guidance and feedback to teachers in a context of sharing and mutual support as they effectively implement the district English Language Learner Program. This person facilitates efforts to ensure that state regulations and recommendations are followed to ensure that students are successful in attaining academic and English language skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of English Language Acquisition Programs, i.e. Bilingual Maintenance Education, Structured English Instruction, English-Only Instruction and professional development, i.e., SEI, SIOP, etc.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of English Learner Program regulations and procedures for district and state functions for English Learners, i.e., assessment, reporting, and analysis of data.
3. Understands assessment data to support program with fiscal and other resources
4. Knowledge of instructional leadership and good teaching practice
5. Attends appropriate trainings as assigned, i.e., assessment, program, etc.
6. Demonstrates experience in cognitive coaching and peer coaching.
7. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Knowledge of instructional leadership and good teaching practice
9. Supports the professional development program by facilitating and/or participating in institute, grade level meetings, on-line and traditional course, whole or half-day in-services, in class coaching, team teaching and mentoring.
10. Observes and monitor teaches providing feedback
11. Models explicit instructional strategies which are scientifically based for English Learners
12. Accesses technical assistance when necessary
13. Collaborates with Director of Federal Programs on Title III decisions.
14. Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.
15. Understand and applies knowledge of adult learning theory
16. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to teachers, principals and parents
17. Facilitate ongoing Professional development sessions for teachers
18. Coach and support teachers in effect classroom instruction for English Learners
19. Knowledge of Title III English Learner Grant.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree or higher.
• BA+45 or Master's degree, preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid K-8 Arizona teaching certificate

EXPERIENCE:
Four years teaching experience required in teaching K-3 English Language Learners

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Must hold a Bilingual, ESL or SEI endorsement
Must be able to train parents and teachers

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The working environment is a classroom setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff.