EL Specialist

EL SPECIALIST – Job Description

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Job Objective:
This position specializes in working with districts, students, families, and communities in collaboration with the Regional School Improvement Facilitator for EL to support a continuum of EL Services. In addition, the EL Specialist fulfills three roles in collaboration with Center for Achievement and Leadership members:
Consultant, Coach, and Facilitator. As a consultant, the specialist will assist districts with options for targeted instructional practice and additional intervention strategies. As a Coach, the specialist works with district teachers to identify areas of professional need and provides resources and strategies to address these. This specialist can provide model lessons and assist with planning lessons and units for English Language Learners.

In addition, the specialist can assist with securing materials, resources, and data. As a Facilitator, the specialist can provide professional development for teachers and administrators, which addresses curriculum development, teaching strategies, trends, and data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications
:

• Valid certificate/license from ODEW appropriate for the assignment (TESOL)
• Five (5) years of teaching experience with EL students
• Minimum of three (3) years of with demonstrated leadership in English Learner programs
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of current best practices and instructional materials for EL
• Possess a deep and broad knowledge of language learning, expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional practices for EL
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal direction
• Reliable transportation
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Regional School Improvement Facilitator:
English Language Learning

Job Objectives:

This position specializes in working with districts, students, families, and communities in collaboration with the Regional School Improvement Facilitator for EL to support a continuum of EL Services. In addition, the EL Specialist fulfills three roles in collaboration with Center for Achievement and Leadership members:
Consultant, Coach, and Facilitator. As a consultant, the specialist will assist districts with options for targeted instructional practice and additional intervention strategies. As a Coach, the specialist works with district teachers to identify areas of professional need and provides resources and strategies to address these. This specialist can provide model lessons and assist with planning lessons and units for English Language Learners.

In addition, the specialist can assist with securing materials, resources, and data. As a Facilitator, the specialist can provide professional development for teachers and administrators, which addresses curriculum development, teaching strategies, trends, and data analysis.

Responsibilities &

Essential Functions:

• Ability to organize community and agency support for EL services and student assimilation activities
• Assist teachers in building their pedagogical knowledge in EL
• Expertise in program options, services, and curricular materials that address the educational needs of EL program participants
• Ongoing support and development of EL services with a focus on instructional practice
• Provide professional development opportunities and training for teachers, parents, and communities around best practices in the education of EL
• Knowledge and expertise in EL services, policies, and guidelines for EL, Identification, Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA), and Ohio English Language Proficiency Standards
• Offer technology resources to…