ESL Program Specialist

TITLE: ESL Program Specialist

LOCATION: CIA/Federal Programs

SALARY: Teacher Salary Scale

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

REPORTS TO: Director of Federal Education Programs

JOB GOAL: To provide assistance to administration and staff in the areas of compliance, student placement, and services that incorporate best practices for English Learners to meet their academic needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college/university
• North Carolina Teaching Certificate K-12 English as a Second Language
• Teaching Experience and experience with training educators

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works toward continuous improvement and implementation of ESL program guidelines for Grades K-12. Coordinate with other curriculum coordinators to address the needs of these students in all instructional practices.
• Assists the Federal Programs Director to evaluate the program and disseminate the information to use it to improve program services.
• Plans and facilitates trainings for ESL and content teachers as needed.
• Plans and facilitates English as a Second Language Professional Learning Community as needed.
• Identifies, reviews and posts technological resources for research-based instruction.
• Assists ESL and Content area teachers in implementing North Carolina standards and JCPS District initiatives as related to English Language Learners and the WIDA standards.
• Attends biweekly meetings with Federal Programs Director to facilitate consistent communication, information sharing and team development.
• Develops and maintains JCPS ESL website for best practices and information about instruction for English Learners.
• Monitors the ESL Program to ensure compliance with federal and state law for serving English Learners.
• Assists schools by providing ESL staff information to help identify and address the needs of ELs.
• Collaborates with other Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability staff.
• While this document is an initial outline of the duties that will be required of this position, the employee’s final job duties are subject to change at any time due to the discretion of the supervisor. It is a job requirement of all employees to complete other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

DEADLINE: Until Filled.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

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