ESL​/Bilingual Instructional Coach

Bilingual/ESL Instructional Coach

Qualifications:

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education from an 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.

Reports To:

Director of Bilingual Education, ESL, and World Languages

Supervises: NA

Job Goal:
The Bilingual/ESL Instructional Coach focuses on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of effective researched-based instruction. In order to meet this purpose, the Bilingual/ESL Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers. The Bilingual/ESL Instructional Coach focuses on enhancing teachers' ability to provide instruction that builds student understanding and skills, addresses language acquisition best practices, is academically rigorous, addresses the curriculum standards and frameworks, and enhances student engagement in, and ownership of learning.

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, Curriculum Support, Instructional Support, Professional Development/Growth, Meetings and Committees.

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. Salary:
Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities. Benefits:
Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.