SS District ELD (English Language Development) Specialist/Coach

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT


DISTRICT ELD (ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT) Specialist/Coach

Supervisor: Director of Support Services/Programs
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule


Location/Assignment: District Support Services


Conditions of work: 180 days/1FTE

SUMMARY:


The District ELD Specialist/Coach collaborates and co-plans with instructional staff districtwide to design ELD to increase student language skills in all language domains. This position also supports the ongoing implementation of instructional strategies to increase access to core instruction for multilingual students through intentional planning with feedback and strategic study and adjust cycles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Design core English Language Development to intentionally instruct and assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills according to student language proficiency
• Support ongoing implementation of instructional strategies to increase access to core instruction for MLs, including building capacity in building staff to implement strategies
• Identify and monitor eligible MLs, including assessing students for eligibility and monitoring ongoing language development
• Design and support the implementation of ELD services provided by paraeducators
• Assist in the collection of program documentation for required compliance items


*Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsiblity of the position


*Participate in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to keep
confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently have or will have by the start date a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an ELL or Bilingual endorsement required.
• Knowledge of WIDA Standards Framework 2020
• Knowledge about research based instructional strategies to support MLs (GLAD,AVID Academic Language, etc.)
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
• Establish and maintain effective, positive communication and working relationships with
students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators
• Designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
• Strong technical and word processing skills
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively
• Sets and maintains high expectations of students.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PROCEDURE:
• Application Online at
• Click on "Employment" and "Current Openings TalentEd"
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system.. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: John Boyd, Superintendent, View email address on click.appcast.io, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, View email address on click.appcast.io, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, View email address on click.appcast.io, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer