District ESL/Instructional Specialist

District ESL/Instructional SpecialistTitle: District ESL/Instructional SpecialistQualifications:Valid Idaho Teaching CertificateSeveral years of effective teaching experienceESL, TESOL endorsementKnowledge of another language is preferredStrong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, and effective classroom managementKnowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methodsStrong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core StandardsStrong background in the integration of technology with instructionAbility to create and maintain a positive learning environmentWork well with students, staff, parents, and the publicExcellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to be flexible, adaptable, empathetic and to work with deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsReports To: Director of Federal Programs and Building AdministratorNature and Scope of the Job:Knowledge and experience working with or in a bilingual/EL program; knowledgeable about data and reports required; exhibits superior organizational and communication skills; is compassionate; can provide effective collaborative and open-minded leadership; and is knowledgeable about recent research in pedagogy in the field of second language acquisition and ELL/bilingual education.Performance Responsibilities:Knowledge of current trends in the area of English Language LearnersHelps establish district and school level goals for EL programCreates relationships and an environment of trust and respectCollaborates, supports and provides resources to teachers of EL studentsCoordinate testing and placement of all EL studentsCollaborate with counselors on coordination of schedules and 4-year academic planning for students in the programCoordinate the administration of required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for placement and ongoing monitoring of student progress and determining when student is to be exited from programCompile and maintain a profile summary (record of achievement and progress, grades, attendance, ISATs, ACCESS etc.) for each studentGather and report data for annual required reports (English Learner Plans, Screeners, WIDA, ACCESS, Grades, Attendance, Grants, annual EL Program Report, etc.)Teach EL classes in the program as neededProvide Staff Development within the school, EL program and district pertaining to ELL studentsEstablish and maintain regular communication with parents of students in the programServe as liaison between students in the program and/or their parents with staff and community servicesFacilitate workshops for parents and participates in the PAC meetingsCollaborate with District 251 administration and staff on behalf of ELL students (IEPs, LEPs, Student Support Teams, PLCs, and coaching cycles)Supervise and assign duties to the ESL parasCoordinates and organizes some activities outside of the school day. (Summer School, College and Career events, PAC meetings etc.)Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student informationOther Duties and Responsibilities:Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.Terms of Employment:The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy.Evaluation:Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Federal Programs in accordance with provisions of the negotiated master agreement.