SY 26-27 Anticipated (Temporary) ELPT Bilingual Teacher

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs) are nominated by principals to be teacher leaders who support school leadership in administering the EL program. They lead professional development for teachers on English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engage parents of ELs in their children's education. District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE) for the ELPT, with a significant portion dedicated to coordination duties. In schools with fewer ELs, the ELPT role is optional for teachers and compensated with a stipend, or assigned to an administrator or teacher if no one volunteers. ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which includes professional development on high-quality instruction for English learners, and they are responsible for delivering this training to other teachers within their school.

Requirements

Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement
Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
Strong organizational and communication skills
Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school

Nice To Haves

The ELPT must be staffed in that position.
At least 50%25 of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100%25 of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination).
Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend.
If no one accepts the role then the Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.
The ELPT can support the administration with vetting interpretation vendors or updating the posted list of interpreters representing the home languages in the school, but the ELPT is not required to provide interpretation or translation services themselves.
ensure required EL Program of information is presented to parents at initial BAC meeting
hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE
ensure timely submission of documents (See BAC Advisory Handbook for details)
ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds
ensure timely reimbursements and expense submissions for BAC funds

Responsibilities

Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of enrollment thereafter.
Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen.
Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned.
Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated versions on the Employee Intranet.
Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service delivery model numbers are entered accurately in SSM.
Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner.
Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports to Student Assessment (e.g., Not Tested Reasons).
Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD sessions.
Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews.
Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL summer program enrollment, etc.).
Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and general program staff.
Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to ensure additional supports and interventions can be provided if needed.
Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate, particularly around using appropriate EL testing accommodations.
Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs, including participating on the school ILT representing ELs.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, TCT, core departments, etc., regarding curriculum/instructional supports and differentiation.
Assist with developing and creating standard-based (CCSS & WIDA) unit/lesson plans.
Review and collaborate in the selection of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) interventions for ELs.
Support teachers with differentiating EL instruction and assessments.
Collaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD.
Share current research and best practices around EL instruction with faculty.
Provide EL placement recommendations to the principal.
Support family engagement and parent engagement efforts at the school to be fully inclusive of parents/guardians of ELs.
Facilitate establishment and operation of Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC).
Provide guidance to teachers and principals regarding program implementation.
Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to ELs.