EL Literacy/Professional Development/Program Specialist

EL Literacy/Professional Development/Program Specialist

The Literacy/Professional Development/Program Specialist for Multilingual Learners (MLs) serves as assistant to the Director and is expected to understand and accept the mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of Multilingual Learners. Must have knowledge of research-based instructional strategies, methodology, and materials for MLs, demonstrate knowledge of second language acquisition theory and practice, and be committed to ongoing professional learning. Provide a variety of services for the Bilingual Services Department through planning, supervising, and coordinating programs.

Support the work of the Bilingual Services Department in areas of curriculum, instruction, testing, and professional development

Provide SIOP coaching and professional development to teachers

Provide professional development in ELD/DLI strategies across the school community

Help teachers plan instruction in line with the Indiana Standards and WIDA English Development Standards

Assist the Bilingual Program Coordinator with annual WIDA ACCESS testing as needed

Administer the English Language Placement Screeners

Support teachers with the implementation of Individual Learning Plans

Collaborate with teachers and Bilingual Department staff to identify professional development needs and to plan and implement professional development for all department initiatives and programs

Provide mentoring to new ML/DLI teachers

Provide coaching to teachers as directed by the Director

Assist and support colleagues in the implementation of techniques and materials appropriate for Multilingual Learners

Assist the Bilingual Services Director with the development of curriculum for Multilingual Learners and the Dual Language Immersion magnet.

Assist in developing and implementing professional development in-service programs for non-certified staff

Assist in developing and analyzing student data in order to meet departmental performance goals

Provide support for other Bilingual Services Department endeavors

Assist the Bilingual Services Director in choosing instructional materials appropriate for Multilingual Learners

Work collaboratively with Bilingual Services Department staff to solve problems

Attend webinars, conferences, and other professional development events as directed

Represent the Bilingual Services Department on committees as directed

Assist in coordination of the Bilingual Services Program initiatives (including Dual Language Immersion)

Assist in evaluating department programs

Assist with providing instructional data for grant applications (Title III, NESP, Migrant, DLI, and Refugee) as needed

Administer tests to ML students in schools as needed

Assist with decisions on exiting students from ML program

Assist with Multilingual Learner student placements for various school corporation programs (magnet, traditional, academies)

Conduct workshops for teachers and Education Specialists on interpreting WIDA ACCESS tests results and developing lessons based on these results

Assist in the monitoring of grant project outcomes and outcomes as specified by the strategic plan for the department

Complete other duties as assigned by the Director

Is sensitive to the needs of Multilingual Learner students and their families

Maintains confidentiality about student and family information

Has consistent daily attendance and follows procedures for reporting absences

Reports for work on time

Uses time constructively

Works cooperatively with other BSD/MRSC and building staff

Displays a positive attitude

Adapts to changes in work assignments

Accepts direction and constructive criticism in a positive manner

Displays appropriate initiative and self-direction with minimal supervision

Contributes with innovative ideas and changes

Recognizes situations where staff response is necessary and reacts appropriately

The position requires a flexible scheduling of work responsibilities and, at times, evening work.