English Language Learner Strategist

Position Type:

Administrative Support

Date Posted:

1/24/2025

Location:

Professional Development Institute

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled

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TITLE:

English Language Learner Strategist

PURPOSE:

Support the Department of Teaching & Learning and Building Principal(s) in instructional development/change management and continuous academic improvement as related to English Language Learners. Assist in providing resources and/or interventions needed for student success as required by state & federal laws

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is an Administrative Support position. 11 mos. / 220 days per year. Some evenings may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in Education, Leadership, or related field preferred. Bachelor's Degree required.

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative endorsement preferred.

* Background in Multilingual or English as a Second Language education preferred.

* Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License.

* Minimum of 3 years of successful educational experience in a school district or private school setting preferred.

* Must possess the ability to demonstrate a predisposition to use a collaborative approach to problem solving while still accepting the responsibility of administrative decisions.

* Musts possess the ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents, community members, and the Board of Education.

* A high degree of integrity and strong sense of purpose.

* Skills in problem solving, ability to exercise good judgement, ability to show discretion and maintain professionalism.

* Strong ability to work independently; self-starter

* Knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point);
Google Suite;
Skyward, etc.

* Responsible for assisting with and/or implementing professional learning experiences for all District Staff as it relates to English Language Learners.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal communication.

* Ability to work with building level supports in an attempt to enhance ELL student groups, activities, and organizations that may increase student access and/or student attendance.

* Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.

* Ability to maintain complete and accurate records to develop meaningful reports.

* Ability to develop and implement short and long-range plans and report progress.

* Experience with curriculum mapping, unit planning, and formative progress monitoring.

* Knowledge of research-based school improvement models and strategies related to English Language Learners.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning and P-12 Director(s) of Teaching & Learning

MAINTAINS LIASION WITH:
Central Administration

School Staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning and P-12 Director(s) of Teaching & Learning and/or Designee:

* Strategically create and implement a plan to increase achievement for English Language Learners.

* Support the development of high quality effective instructional for English Language Learners.

* Work with various teams to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.

* Work with Teaching & Learning Strategists and school administrators to develop school structures that facilitate the improvement of instruction for student.

* Continuously monitor, track and analyze student achievement data in order to identify needed supports and strategies as it relates to English Language Learners.

* Prepare and present progress monitoring reports related to English Language Learners to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, P-12 Director(s) of Teaching & Learning, and/or Designee which will include but not be limited to: identifying information of teachers, grade levels of teachers assigned and specific timelines of support provided for teaching and learning…