POSITION TITLE: EL Instructional Specialist 

LOCATION: Riley High School

RECRUITED BY: Director of Bilingual Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

The candidate must have the ability to understand and accept the Mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of English Learners (ELs).  The candidate must have basic knowledge of second language acquisition and its terminology.  The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective experience working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) students
• Thorough and complete knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards 
• An explicit understanding of effective ELD instructional practices and Second Language Acquisition research
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field 
• ENL License or EL Teacher of Record
• Will consider candidates currently working on teacher certification and their ENL License
• Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English
• Participates in required professional development, during the school year and summer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  

• Excellent communication skills between coworkers and third parties
• Ability to follow procedures
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision
• Ability to analyze and use data to support instruction in English language development (ELD)
• Sensitivity to cultural differences
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• Have excellent English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) skills

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct ELD support 100% of the school day to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students (levels 1- 4) and Fluent English Proficient (FEP) students in year one and two monitoring (MO1 & MO2) using a push-in, pull-out, or sheltered immersion model of instruction (ENL ELA/ EL Lab) 
• Assists and supports instructional staff in the implementation of ELD instruction at the building level by sharing proven instructional strategies and materials
• Works with the Bilingual Education Specialist and the Bilingual English Literacy Specialist to manage, analyze and review each LEP student’s assessment data to ensure the highest level of English language development in listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Works with the Bilingual Services team to identify materials and supplies to support instruction, professional development, and parent involvement
• Works directly with identified LEP students (Levels 1.0-4.9) and students in year one and two of monitoring and provides ELD support 100% of the teaching day
• Demonstrates and models exemplary ELD practices
• Provides leadership for ELD across the school community
• Helps strengthen family and school ties by engaging families in English language development opportunities

• Participates in building level and Bilingual Services Department professional development opportunities and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL NOTATION:

The job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.