ESL/Bilingual Instructional Coach 7-12

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education from accredited university, with a Master's Degree preferred.
• Hold a valid New Jersey teaching certificate, with Bilingual/Bicultural Education and/or ESL endorsement.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in areas related to Bilingual Education and/or ESL.
• Have a background in providing professional development through workshops and/or mentoring.
• Have experience and knowledge regarding WIDA Standards and WIDA ACCESS administration.
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children/students.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Have the ability to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and structured teaching practices for teachers in bilingual, ESL, and Sheltered English Instruction settings.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

Special Knowledge and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of research-based instructional practices and strategies for teaching Multilingual Learners;
• Strong instructional coaching skills;
• Experience with differentiated instructional theories & practices;
• Strong pedagogy background and knowledge of second language acquisition;
• Knowledge of WIDA Standards, and WIDA ACCESS;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Possesses effective decision-making skills;
• Ability to mentor teachers;
• Ability to conduct staff development effectively;
• Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of information to adult audiences, including educators;
• Ability to develop, revise or evaluate standard-based curriculum;
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format;
• Experience in research-based instructional practices;
• Ability to provide instructional leadership and follow directions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management

• Plan and present training sessions to help raise the level of instructional performance to increase student achievement of Multilingual Learners as directed by the Bilingual/ESL Director;
• Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, Bilingual/ESL director, curriculum director, and others on content problems to find solutions to meet student/district needs;
• Compile, maintain, and analyze reports, records, and other documents required on student achievement;
• Comply with policies established by state and federal law, State Board of Education Rule, and the local board policy in the area of Bilingual/ESL education and curriculum and instruction.

Curriculum Support

• Aid teachers in understanding and successfully implementing the curriculum;
• Meet regularly with teachers to plan high quality instruction using effective teaching practices;
• Consult with teachers, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Instructional Support

• Work collaboratively with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills through activities such as in-class coaching, modeling instructional strategies, guiding teachers in looking at student work, developing lesson plans based on student needs and assessments, supporting the integration of technology, and co-planning/co-teaching;
• Provide direct, classroom-based professional development for teachers through classroom modeling and feedback;
• Regularly meet with teachers to assist in selecting effective instructional supplies, equipment and materials to support the delivery of the district curriculum;
• Assist staff members in determining instructional strategies that reflect understanding of the diverse language and academic needs of students;
• Analyze student achievement data and assist with intervention plans based on data.

Professional Development/Growth

• Maintains current knowledge of professional trends and developments affecting Bilingual/ESL and curriculum and instruction.
• Participates fully in professional development for coaches, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
• Demonstrates knowledge using a variety of assessment tools.

Meetings and Committees

• Schedules and organizes individual teacher or grade level meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program of the schools.
• Plans and presents a series of meetings each year for the purpose of interpreting data in order to positively affect instruction and student achievement outcomes.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.