English Learner Director/Teacher of Record (EL-TOR) K-12

JOB TITLE: English Learner Director/Teacher of Record (EL-TOR) K-12 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed teacher EL endorsement/experience preferred Bilingual/Multilingual preferred Collaborative and willing to work with multiple teachers Highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively Knowledge and understanding of the law and NESP and Title III requirements Knowledge of second language acquisition and the acculturation process Strong understanding of WIDA standards/assessments REPORTS TO: Building Principals and Title III Grant Coordinator PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with EL students providing English language development instruction Collaborate with classroom teachers in creating ILP and ensure that the classroom teachers have access to and are implementing the accommodations and modifications within the ILP with fidelity.
Consistent and frequent collaboration with classroom teachers to ensure instruction and assessment is appropriate for the student at their current level of English proficiency.
Offer English Learner support within the classroom to create opportunities for joint productive activities between ELs and their native-English speaking peers Administering WIDA Screener, WIDA ACCESS, Kindergarten ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS Assist in development and implementation of ILP goals and accommodations Communicate with families about EL program-related information in a timely manner and in accordance with state and federal regulations Direct instructional assistants in providing an effective EL program that addresses the needs of individual students Assist in coordinating building and district level program development and review Provide EL expertise in meetings regarding EL students’ behavior (MTSS), EL students with disabilities (Case conferences), EL students being referred for Special Education evaluation, EL students being recommended for retention, EL students who are also high ability, and other school-based processes pertaining to EL students.
Remain current in the latest educational research, especially in second language acquisition Perform other related duties as assigned