EL Instructional Specialist - Riley HS

EL Instructional Specialist

Candidate must have the ability to understand and accept the Mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of English Learners (ELs). Candidate must have basic knowledge of second language acquisition and its terminology. Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Two (2) years of effective experience working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) students preferred

Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards

An explicit understanding of effective English Language Development (ELD) instructional practices and Second Language Acquisition research

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Certified teachers preferred (may consider candidates working in a Transition to Teaching program who are eligible for an Emergency Permit)

ENL License required or must be willing to work on an ENL License

Will be assigned to provide English Language Development instruction in a pull-out/push-in model

Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English

Participates in required professional development, during the school year and summer

Excellent communication skills between coworkers and third parties

Ability to follow procedures

Excellent organization skills

Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision

Ability to analyze and use data to support instruction in English language development (ELD)

Sensitivity to cultural differences

Must be able to use the Google suite including Google Docs and Spreadsheets

Have excellent English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) skills

Provides direct ELD support 100% of the school day to EL students

Assists and supports instructional staff in the implementation of ELD instruction at the building level by sharing proven instructional strategies and materials

Works with the Bilingual Education Specialist and the Bilingual English Literacy Specialists to manage, analyze and review each student's assessment data to ensure the highest level of English language development in listening, speaking, reading and writing

Works with the Bilingual Services team to identify materials and supplies to support instruction, professional development, and parent involvement

Works directly with identified EL students and provides ELD support 100% of the teaching day

Demonstrates and models exemplary ELD practices

Provides leadership for ELD across the school community

Helps strengthen family and school ties by engaging families in English language development opportunities

Participates in building level and Bilingual Services Department professional development opportunities and meetings

Other duties as assigned

The job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either present or in the future.