English Language Development (ELD) Specialist - District Wide

About the role

The English Language Development (ELD) Specialist supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district English Language Development programs and services. This role collaborates with team members, school staff, and stakeholders to develop content language amplifications in support of English Language Development and academic success for multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with district personnel and other districts for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Collaborates with content teams to develop and deliver effective professional learning for a variety of audiences and supports family engagement efforts that strengthen communication, access, and partnership for ELD students and their families.
• Collaborates with district personnel and other districts for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Coordinates program components, support needs and materials for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Coordinates with a variety of personnel for the purpose of delivering comprehensive services for students in compliance with established guidelines.
• Evaluates programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, and procedures for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services for student’s receiving ELD, immigrant, and migrant services.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects (e.g. procedures for screening, placement, and reclassification, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to district, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g. cumulative individual records, assessment materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference, conducting screenings, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Makes sure district ELD program components are monitored for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, parent conferences, state conferences, committees, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and/or sharing information related to student needs or program improvement.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.
• Facilitates the organization of annual family programs that support ELD students, caregivers, and school-based staff.
• Plans, delivers, and adjusts instruction for individual students, small groups, and whole classes as needed to meet the linguistic and academic needs of multilingual learners.

Requirements

• Masters degree in job related area.
• ESOL Certification.