26/27 SY English Language (EL) Instructional Specialist (DMS)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

SUMMARY: To build teacher capacity to implement effective instructional practices to improve English Learner students’ mastery of the English Language Proficiency standards and their academic achievement. Support campuses with the implementation of English Language Proficiency Standards, Targeted and Integrated Instruction.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with a Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
Minimum of three years teaching experience
Proven organizational skills
Experience administering standardized tests and alternative assessments
Experience with curriculum development and alignment
Experience in supporting and coaching adult learners
Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Collaborative leadership skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Work with little supervision
Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms
Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing support for teachers in the area of English Language Learning.
Supports teachers in developing their ability to reflect upon their practice to improve instruction.
Observes teachers and provides them with meaningful and specific feedback to improve instruction.
Works with teachers in setting up management and planning aspects of their teaching assignments.
Serves as a model teacher of targeted and integrated instruction.
Using instructional strategies gathering small groups of students to support and maximize learning.
Communicates with teachers regularly to problem solve and support/counsel as needed.
Maintains a broad base of strategies and techniques to share with teachers with whom s/he works.
Attends staff meetings and other training sessions appropriate for effective mentoring.
Provides professional development as requested.
Continues personal professional development.
Helps coordinate and focus campus staff development program with principal.
Ensure that PHLOTE students are tested according to federal and state regulations.
Serves as a member of campus and district committees.
Serves as the AZELLA Testing Coordinator for campus(s).
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information.
Maintains accurate records and supporting data.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.