SY26-27 (.5) English Learner Prg Teacher

Qualifications

• Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
• Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
• Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
• Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school

Responsibilities

• Support school leadership in the administration of the EL program
• Lead professional development of teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs)
• Engage parents of ELs to participate in the education of their children

Requirements

• District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the EL student population)
• At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination)
• The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19 or fewer English Learners
• Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend

Benefits

• Quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools around high-quality instruction for English learners
• Provide these professional development opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school