Specialist- ESOL Teaching Specialist

Specialist- ESOL Teaching Specialist-(12627)

Description

Job Title : Specialist - ESOL Teaching Specialist

Position Function : The purpose of the ESOL Teaching Specialist is to monitor and ensure compliance with district, state and federal ESOL regulations and best practices ensuring that all functions are aligned with WPS visions, goals, and initiatives in connection with curriculum, instruction, and assessment leading to increased student achievement.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance :

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received prior approved leave

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Additional Duties : Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment : Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Travel : Limited travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands :

Work in school building environments

Must be able to walk long distances

Respond rapidly in emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Background knowledge and experience in teaching elementary students

Familiar with district standards and assessments

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both internally within the local district, and externally with the community

Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for timely accomplishment of those goals

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in problem solving and willingness to perform a variety of tasks

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Interrelations :

Strong interpersonal skills

Builds and maintains constructive and effective relationships

Contact with personnel within the district and with external customers and vendors

Work performed under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks

Work with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy

Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential Performance Responsibilities :

Communication with Building Principal regarding the instructional needs of staff

Development and implementation of ESOL strategies

Participation in long range planning and capacity of the ESOL department

Collaborate with teachers and provide instructional support in classrooms

Collaborate with building and district instructional coaches

Lead, meet, and communicate with building ESOL staff to support all instruction

Provides direct support through -

Trainings related to embedding ESOL strategies into various content areas

Connection to resources (research, people, places, services, specific departments, etc.)

Modeling or team teaching lessons (with teacher and support teacher)

Qualification Profile :

Must have current Kansas Teaching License

ESOL endorsement required

FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Dunbar Support Center - Multilingual Education Services923 Cleveland Ave.Wichita67214

Shift

: Day Job

Schedule

: Full-timeCalendar : T190 - 190 Teacher Day Contract

Job Posting

: Nov 11, 2025, 1 : 00 : 00 AM