Duties

• Provide coaching support to all teachers working with English Learners K-12 throughout the district
• Facilitate meetings with ESL instructional assistants and teachers
• Collaborate in assessing the level of services to be provided to each English Learner (EL) based on their proficiency levels
• Assist and guide teachers supporting EL students with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding of instruction
• Train and support teachers in administration of required language proficiency and academic achievement tests
• Provide coaching support for teachers to implement a variety of language and instructional techniques based on curricular frameworks and student need
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines or specific program requirements.
• Support classroom teachers, regularly, in examining student work and monitoring student progress
• Conduct and/or participate in parent conferences and telephone conferences
• Promote, monitor and maintain integrity of the Dual Language Program and Transitional Program of Instruction
• Provide individualized, classroom-based support including modeling of lessons and best teaching practices for supporting EL students, based on curriculum frameworks
• Develop and implement professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to support the integration of English Learner strategies and methodologies in the classroom
• Help locate, recommend, and promote district-approved materials to improve language acquisition
• Consult frequently with classroom teaches on matters relating to English Learner instruction.
• Attend meetings and trainings as needed for the position
• Orient beginning teachers and support staff as to philosophy, procedures, and materials for the district EL programs.
• Plan and conduct parent trainings and provide information to support language acquisition, biliteracy and biculturalism
• Help teachers identify language strengths and weaknesses of students while matching the skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Work in concert with curriculum teams to review such topics as material selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills to support EL students
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities, as may be assigned by the Director of EL and World Languages

Qualifications

• Appropriate Illinois Licensure
• Bilingual certification required (Spanish)
• Minimum of three successful years of teaching experience with English Learner students
• Ability to get to certified to administer the WIDA Screener and ACCESS assessments
• Knowledge of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) instructional strategies
• Knowledge of English as a Second Language (ESL) instructional strategies
• Knowledge of the WIDA language standards and levels of language proficiency
• Knowledge of all aspects of dual language programming including, but not limited to language allocation, biliteracy unit frameworks, bridging, metalinguistic focus and extension
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for EL students to increase language acquisition
• Skill in collecting, interpreting, and communicating data to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with other staff members
• Strong communication skills (oral and written in English and Spanish)

Additional Notes

The Instructional Language Coach position will support all aspects of language and instructional services specifically designed for English Learner students, as well as provide support to staff working with English Learner students. This position will support multiple D300 schools.

How to Apply

Apply online - to be reviewed and selected by the Director of EL and World Languages

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d300/onlineapp/default.aspx?applitrackclient=323&showinternal=true

School District

https://www.d300.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d300/onlineapp/default.aspx?applitrackclient=323&showinternal=true

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card