Bilingual Education Specialist - EL Programs (English/Spanish)

Young World Physical Education; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bend Community School Corporation's Bilingual Services seeks a Bilingual Education Specialist for Harrison Elementary in South Bend, IN. The role supports English learners, coordinates ILPs, WIDA ACCESS, and EL program activities across buildings.

You must hold a Bachelor's Degree and be bilingual in English and Spanish; candidates should translate/interpet, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate and interpret English/Spanish
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and student information
• Excellent oral and written communication in English/Spanish
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards and WIDA ACCESS
• Ability to work with linguistically and culturally diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Carry out the policies and procedures of the South Bend Community School Corporation
• Oversee ILPs for students in home school and other buildings; assist with Good Cause Exemptions and Early Exit paperwork
• Manage WIDA ACCESS administration in assigned building/s
• Assist with EL program implementation and monitoring, including Kindergarten recruitment
• Assist with identification, assessment and placement of English learners
• Monitor progress of English Learners and report data to the Director and building principal
• Maintain records for each EL student (ILP, Home Language Survey, report cards, PowerSchool, Ellevation)
• Assist with scheduling for next school year; summer Migrant/Bilingual Programs
• Supervise instructional resources and provide Tier 2 support as needed
• Facilitate student placement from 4th to 5th grade and 8th to 9th grade as appropriate
• Help students and parents access support services; conduct home visits when necessary
• Coordinate case conferences with school personnel and parents; interpret WIDA ACCESS results

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Translation/interpretation

Diverse groups work

Organizational skills

Communication English/Spanish

Confidentiality

WIDA/ELD standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bilingual English/Spanish required

Job description

South Bend Community School Corporation's Bilingual Services seeks a Bilingual Education Specialist for Harrison Elementary in South Bend, IN. The role supports English learners, coordinates ILPs, WIDA ACCESS, and EL program activities across buildings.

You must hold a Bachelor's Degree and be bilingual in English and Spanish; candidates should translate/interpet, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.