EL Instructional Development Specialist

Job Summary

The EL Instructional Specialist:
Dual Language is a key member of our educational team responsible for enhancing and supporting dual language programs within our school district. This role plays a pivotal role in promoting bilingualism and biliteracy among students and ensuring the effectiveness of dual language programs.

• Conduct classroom observations and data analysis to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide teachers and staff with targeted support and professional development.
• Support curriculum specialists to develop and refine dual language curriculum aligned with district standards.
• Ensure the curriculum integrates culturally relevant content and diverse perspectives.
• Utilize student performance data, language proficiency assessments, and program evaluation results for decision‑making.
• Design and facilitate professional development opportunities focusing on bilingual teaching strategies, language acquisition, and cultural competence.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and instructional leaders to maintain high program quality standards.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and coherence for instruction.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in bilingual or dual‑language education, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator Licensure with Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement.

Experience

Required:

• Five (5) years of teaching and/or leadership experience in dual‑language education.
• Experience coordinating and/or providing professional development.
• Bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication with all stakeholders and establishment of efficient working relationships.
• Management, problem solving, and delegation skills.
• Learning orientation and team improvement mindset.
• Travel ability to schools throughout the district.
• Self‑learner with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in technology tools:
  Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Mac applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice. CPS provides comprehensive health coverage including medical, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health & EAP, and employee wellness programs.

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow. CPS offers retirement and savings options such as basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)), flexible spending accounts, and spot pet insurance.

Work‑life balance: CPS values well‑being and offers competitive paid time off policies.

Requirements:
Employees must establish and maintain Chicago residency and be residents of Illinois.