EL Specialist, 26-27

Legacy Traditional Schools•Surprise, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Learner Specialist will oversee and provide support for the English Learner Program. This role involves engaging in AZELLA Trainings, providing professional development for teachers with EL students, and collaborating with the School Testing Coordinator (STC) to create and implement a schedule for English language instruction. The specialist will service students during their English language development time, provide EL tutoring before or after school, and track student English acquisition progress. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include supporting students who require English acquisition instruction, possessing a deep understanding of research-based language interventions, and having solid knowledge of K-8 standards. Expertise in effective instructional and assessment practices informed by language acquisition progression, along with skills for working with diverse child learners and collaborative skills to influence educational efforts, are crucial. The role assists administrators, teachers, and staff in implementing and monitoring a comprehensive EL program, collecting and maintaining student progress records, and providing feedback to stakeholders. The specialist will use data to evaluate student abilities and adjust instruction, serve as a member of the school data team, create a conducive classroom environment, and facilitate instruction based on best practices. They will use district and state assessment data to improve instruction, provide individual diagnostic testing, and participate in team reviews for at-risk students (MTSS). Attending meetings and parent conferences, communicating objectives clearly, and maintaining positive professional communication are also key responsibilities. The incumbent will assume assigned responsibilities, complete required certifications, and prepare various reports. Following District Policies and performing other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field.
Certification Required: ESL, Bilingual, or SEI Endorsement.
Teaching license required.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Positively interact with all students.
Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
Capable of designing lesson plans to meet student needs and school & state requirements.
Able to employ varied teaching strategies and best practices that effectively teach the curriculum.
Ability to identify individual student needs.
Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration, and parents.
Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
Demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession by utilizing resources for professional development, therefore, improving the education that is provided.
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Nice To Haves

Deep and broad understanding of research-based language interventions, including the specialized knowledge needed for teaching.
Solid knowledge of the K-8 standards.
Expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional and assessment practices that are informed by knowledge of language acquisition progression.
Knowledge and skills for working with a wide variety of child learners.
Collaborative skills necessary to influence and support educational efforts to improve the teaching and learning of English acquisition.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide support for the English Learner Program.
Engage in all AZELLA Trainings that pertain to testing, test interpretation, differentiated instruction, professional development for teachers, etc.
Provide professional development for teachers with EL students.
Work with the School Testing Coordinator (STC) to create and implement a schedule to pull out students for English language instruction.
Service students during their English language development time.
Provide EL tutoring before or after school.
Track student English acquisition progress.
Supports students who require English acquisition instruction.
Assists administrators, teachers, and school staff in implementing and monitoring a comprehensive EL program.
Collects and maintains appropriate records of student progress and provides timely and accurate oral and written feedback to teachers, school staff, students, and parents.
Uses a variety of data to evaluate the abilities and disabilities of students and works independently and with classroom teachers and school staff to adjust their instruction to meet the needs of EL students.
Serves as a member of the school data team to design, implement, and monitor the school EL plan.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to positive, effective instruction.
Facilitates instruction based on current research-based best practices in English acquisition.
Uses district and state assessment data to improve instruction.
Provides individual diagnostic testing to assess student needs.
Participates in team reviews concerning the academic progress of at-risk students (MTSS).
Attends scheduled meetings and parent conferences as needed.
Communicates objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and the community in a positive, professional, and ethical manner.
Assumes individual responsibilities that may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
Completes and maintains any required certification.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of logs, reports, files, reviews, etc.
Follows District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.