TEACHER: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER - Vacancy ID: 270309

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Program Design and Delivery

• Develop and deliver standards-based lessons tailored to EL students’ language proficiency levels, using the WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Provide both co-planning/co-service/push-in and pull-out instructional support, as appropriate, to ensure EL students can access grade-level content across multiple subject areas through differentiated instructional strategies and scaffolding.
• Monitor and assess EL students’ progress in language development and content mastery, adjusting instruction as needed.
• Support the EL Instructional tech through creation of schedules of support, providing instructional materials and guidance.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with general education teachers to support EL students in accessing core curriculum and integrating language development strategies.
• Serve as a resource for staff by providing professional development on effective EL instructional strategies, cultural competency, and language scaffolding.
• Partner with school counselors and support staff to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of EL students.

Student Advocacy and Family Engagement

• Foster strong relationships with EL students and families, ensuring they feel welcomed, supported, and informed about school expectations and opportunities.
• Communicate regularly with families in their preferred language, using interpretation and translation services as needed.
• Collaborate with the district EL coordinator and other team members to host family engagement events that build connections between home, school, and the broader community.

Data Analysis and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, including Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), progress monitoring, and assessment data.
• Participate in the administration of required assessments, such as ACCESS for ELLs, and use the results to inform instruction.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding EL program requirements, including documentation and reporting.
• Actively engage in continuous professional growth and development to maintain and enhance expertise in the field, such as book studies, regional network meetings, WIDA webinars, etc.