Anticipated Remedial and ELD Specialist

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit seeks a dedicated educator to remediate and guide English Learners (ELs) in a professional manner. You will collaborate with stakeholders to support students facing academic challenges in reading and math, employing evidence-based interventions and MTSS-informed practices.

The position follows the CAIU salary schedule (Bachelor's, Step 1) and entails Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year.

Qualifications

• To remediate and guide English Learners in a professional manner.
• Promote communication among students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions in reading and/or math.
• Coordinate supports with families and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote communication among students, parents, teacher, administrators, and other educational specialists when appropriate.
• Develop a remedial program designed to fit the needs of students.
• Establish clear procedures for student referrals and ensure appropriateness based on state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the MTSS process by analyzing data, adjusting instruction, monitoring progress, and making informed decisions about how to best support each student.
• Implement targeted, evidence-based interventions in reading and/or math to promote academic success.
• Collaborate with staff and families to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate supports.
• Serve as an active member of the school's student support team when appropriate to meet student needs.
• Establish a schedule to deliver programs and services to students and adjust as necessary.
• Deliver academic support services through individualized or small-group remedial instruction designed to address learning needs.
• Act as a liaison between the student and other teachers, staff members and family
• Recommend entry and exit of students into the ELD program based on multiple criteria
• Notify parents within the state-mandated time period concerning assessment results and progress toward goals
• Maintain and communicate accurate and up-to-date data on students to appropriate stakeholders
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons for students based on available research of best practices in the field
• Conduct effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency, acquisition, and content learning
• Share learning materials with regular classroom teachers
• Maintain ongoing communication with families of ELs
• Monitor academic achievement of reclassified former English Learners
• Participate in individualized education plan (IEP) preparation for English Learners receiving special education assistance/services
• Provide school staff with resources/professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
• Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval
• Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU
• Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs
• Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible
• Know and comply with the host facility's protocols/rules for staff and students.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Job description

Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor\'s, Step 1 - $58,554 for the 26/27 SY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
Job Goal: To remediate and guide English Learners (ELs) in a professional manner while collaborating with stakeholders in order to help facilitate student success. To support students who are experiencing academic challenges in reading and/or math by promoting success through the use of evidence-based strategies, targeted interventions, and collaborative partnerships among staff and families.
Performance Responsibilities

• Promote communication among students, parents, teacher, administrators, and other educational specialists when appropriate.
• Develop a remedial program designed to fit the needs of students.
• Establish clear procedures for student referrals and ensure appropriateness based on state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the MTSS process by analyzing data, adjusting instruction, monitoring progress, and making informed decisions about how to best support each student.
• Implement targeted, evidence-based interventions in reading and/or math to promote academic success.
• Collaborate with staff and families to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate supports.
• Serve as an active member of the school's student support team when appropriate to meet student needs.
• Establish a schedule to deliver programs and services to students and adjust as necessary.
• Deliver academic support services through individualized or small-group remedial instruction designed to address learning needs.
• Act as a liaison between the student and other teachers, staff members and family
• Recommend entry and exit of students into the ELD program based on multiple criteria
• Notify parents within the state-mandated time period concerning assessment results and progress toward goals
• Maintain and communicate accurate and up-to-date data on students to appropriate stakeholders
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons for students based on available research of best practices in the field
• Conduct effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency, acquisition, and content learning
• Select and/or modify appropriate learning materials from appropriate sources and share with regular classroom teachers
• Maintain ongoing communication with families of ELs
• Monitor academic achievement of reclassified former English Learners
• Participate in individualized education plan (IEP) preparation for English Learners receiving special education assistance/services
• Provide school staff with resources/professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
• Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval
• Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU
• Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs
• Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible
• Know and comply with the host facility\'s protocols/rules for staff and students.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.