SY26-27 Anticipated (.5) ELPT Bilingual Teacher

English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT) Location: West Side - 3500 West Douglas Blvd (Lawndale Comm Academy) Salary: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39 Responsibilities The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the administration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for English learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the education of their children. District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the EL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination). The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19 or fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher. ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools around high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school. Qualifications Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement* Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.) Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs Strong organizational and communication skills Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school Program Coordination Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of enrollment thereafter Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned Benefits Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life Competitive paid time off policies #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools