ELPT Coach

Distinctive Schools of IL • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ELPT Coach is an exemplary educator who serves as a cornerstone for student success and school-wide equity. This multifaceted leadership role balances critical functions: serving as the ELPT coordinator to maintain rigorous compliance, and acting as an instructional coach to elevate teacher practice for CLD students. This position serves as a model for peers and devotes time to developing individual teachers� professional practice, while also maintaining local, state and federal compliance for English Learners. The ELPT Coach is an advocate for equitable and high-quality instruction for all culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Requirements

• Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in state of employment
• Valid Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or equivalent in state of employment
• 5 years of lead classroom teaching experience in bilingual related field
• Fluent in Spanish with the ability to instruct students in English and Spanish with speed and accuracy
• Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources
• Proficient with cloud based software solutions (Google Suite)
• Ability to learn digital tools and and programs as needed for the position
• Support coaching documentation
• Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration
• Strong implementation of DS Model as measured by instructional walkthroughs and curricular assessment data
• Must attend DS Summer PD Institute
• Must be willing to work an extended academic calendar year of 11 months

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making
• Believe that all students and teachers can learn and can achieve great things
• Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
• Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and professional teacher-coach relationships
• Honor teacher voice and autonomy
• Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset
• Celebrate teacher growth and development
• Advocate for equitable and high-quality instruction for all culturally and linguistically diverse students
• Carry out all required tasks, professional development, and program coordination for ELPTs as determined by the Office of Multicultural and Multilingual Education in Chicago Public Schools
• Ensure campus Bilingual program is aligned with local, state, and federal guidelines
• Update EL program information for all CLD students in CPS student information system
• Co-create CLD teacher schedules based on caseload size, make-up, and needs
• Determine CLD placement and services for ELs
• Collaborate with CLD teachers to report quarter progress for CLD students in grade level progress report state-mandated assessment schedules
• Partner with campus operations team to distribute family notification letters of services, update student folders, as well as schedule & administer language screeners for incoming kindergarteners and new students
• Plan and conduct the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) elections and schedule quarterly meetings to help inform families about the program and to support families as needed
• Ensure state-mandated assessment accommodations are followed for CLD students and proctor as needed within designed schedule
• Coordinate the organization and administration of the ACCESS test and required applicable state-mandated English Language Proficiency screeners within the designated timeframe and submit required reports
• Support preparation and implementation efforts for program audits and visits
• Collaborate with special education staff to ensure that ELs with IEPs receive appropriate services
• Collaborate with the school administration in all areas related to Bilingual / CLD program
• Implement network, region, and campus initiatives and priorities
• Facilitate CLD team meetings
• Conduct monthly/quarterly classroom visits with principal and network to monitor learning environment expectations
• Move the performance of teams through data analysis, goal-setting, planning, implementing strategy, and monitoring, and providing specific feedback
• Analyze data in order to identify strengths and address and act upon areas of focus
• Support teachers in using WIDA Standards, Can-Dos, and other key information
• Engage in student-focused coaching cycles towards an established team goal that leads to improved instructional practices and increased student growth and achievement
• Provide support to all instructional staff in navigating, accessing, and analyzing English Learner measures and tools
• Serve as a model for skills, strategies, and tools to support CLD students
• Curate and share resources that enhance classroom instruction and student achievement for ELs
• Provide supports for new CLD team members in carrying out the DS Bilingual & CLD Model
• Implement and monitor action steps as determined in the campus growth plan
• Leverage use of video to support coaching and self-reflection
• Document and maintain accurate records of all coaching feedback, action steps, and follow-through
• Dedicate and schedule time for instructional coaching in alignment with the DS Instructional Coaching Model and in partnership with the Assistant Principal and/or Principal
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Meet with the Assistant Principal/Principal weekly to review coaching cycles, receive feedback, and make mid-course corrections immediately
• Meet with the Bilingual Program Manager weekly (minimum)
• Participate in all required professional development
• Lead with equity-driven, evidence based practices
• Plan and deliver professional development to all instructional staff on best practices and ESL strategies
• Serve as a member of the school�s Instructional Leadership Team and perform other ILT duties
• Contribute to the development of and implementation of the campus growth plan
• Participate in all network, regional, and campus based instructional coach professional development

Benefits

• 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match Fully match up to 3% 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees