Anticipated Remedial and ELD Specialist (54495

Job Details

Job Location:

CAIU MAIN OFFICE - ENOLA, PA 17025

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Bachelors Degree Salary Range: $58,554.00 - $87,853.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Education Salary:
This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor's, Step 1 - $58,554 for the 26/27 SY

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal:
To remediate and guide English Learners (ELs) in a professional manner while collaborating with stakeholders in order to help facilitate student success. To support students who are experiencing academic challenges in reading and/or math by promoting success through the use of evidence-based strategies, targeted interventions, and collaborative partnerships among staff and families.

• Promote communication among students, parents, teacher, administrators, and other educational specialists when appropriate.
• Develop a remedial program designed to fit the needs of students.
• Establish clear procedures for student referrals and ensure appropriateness based on state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the MTSS process by analyzing data, adjusting instruction, monitoring progress, and making informed decisions about how to best support each student.
• Implement targeted, evidence-based interventions in reading and/or math to promote academic success.
• Collaborate with staff and families to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate supports.
• Serve as an active member of the school's student support team when appropriate to meet student needs.
• Establish a schedule to deliver programs and services to students and adjust as necessary.
• Deliver academic support services through individualized or small-group remedial instruction designed to address learning needs.
• Act as a liaison between the student and other teachers, staff members and family
• Recommend entry and exit of students into the ELD program based on multiple criteria
• Notify parents within the state-mandated time period concerning assessment results and progress toward goals
• Maintain and communicate accurate and up-to-date data on students to appropriate stakeholders
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons for students based on available research of best practices in the field
• Conduct effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency, acquisition, and content learning
• Select and/or modify appropriate learning materials from appropriate sources and share with regular classroom teachers
• Maintain ongoing communication with families of ELs
• Monitor academic achievement of reclassified former English Learners
• Participate in individualized education plan (IEP) preparation for English Learners receiving special education assistance/services
• Provide school staff with resources/professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
• Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval
• Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU
• Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs
• Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible
• Know and comply with the host facility's protocols/rules for staff and students.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's preferred.
• Active, valid Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist Certificate (PK-12) AND Active, valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certification is required in Elementary Education, and/or Special Education, and/or Reading Specialist Certificate
• Strong verbal and written language skills
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software may be required