SY26-27 (.5) English Learner Prg Teacher

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. English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities The ELPT supports school leadership in the administration of the EL program, provides professional development for teachers on ELD instruction, engages parents, and coordinates EL services during the school day. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools