SY26-27 Anticipated (.5) ELPT Bilingual Teacher

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs) are nominated by principals to serve as teacher leaders supporting school leadership in the administration of the English Learner (EL) program. ELPTs lead professional development for teachers on English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for ELs, and engage parents of ELs in their children's education. Schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE) for the ELPT, with at least 50% of the position dedicated to ELPT coordination duties (100% in schools with 250+ ELs). In schools with 19 or fewer ELs, teachers have the option to accept the ELPT role, compensated with a stipend. ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which includes professional development sessions and tools for high-quality instruction for English learners. They then provide these professional development opportunities to preK-12 grade teachers at their school during the school day.

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

Responsibilities

Support school leadership in the administration of the EL program.
Lead professional development for teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs).
Engage parents of ELs to participate in the education of their children.
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.
Provide professional development opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.