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About The Position

Requirements

• Kansas teaching license with an English for Speakers of Other Languages endorsement.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in an ELL position.
• Experience as a classroom teacher.
• Strong background in instruction and instructional leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators day to day.
• Knowledge of best practices for teaching ELLs.
• Knowledge of ESOL standards and other content standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up to achieve desired results.
• Effective decision-making skills and ability to have crucial conversations.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Required clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, and TB Test.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing quality instruction for ELLs.
• Collaborate with building and district administrators.
• Plan, model, and co-teach effective lessons with teachers.
• Visit classrooms and PLCs regularly to collaborate with teachers and provide feedback that improves instructional planning, delivery, and assessment, including ongoing monitoring and support for student achievement.
• Assist in developing and delivering professional development for classroom teachers and ELL aides.
• Meet regularly with the district ELL instructional coach regarding students and instruction.
• Participate in professional development, including workshops, lectures, and institutes related to language acquisition, literacy development, coaching skills, and adult learning theory.
• Keep abreast of federal and state Title III guidelines.
• Assist with ELL program presentations, professional development sessions, student placement screenings, state assessments, and trainings as needed.
• Assist the ELL instructional coach with projects or programming related to the ELL program.
• Assist with selecting instructional materials, resources, and equipment for the ELL program.
• Assist schools with PLCs and the MTSS process.