Bilingual ELPT Leader & EL Program Coach

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks an English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT) to support school leadership in EL program administration, lead professional development on English Language Development, and engage EL parents. The ELPT role includes coordination duties and participation in quarterly OLCE trainings.

Position involves district-wide guidelines, collaboration with EL staff, and ensuring accurate EL data and reporting within Aspen and other CPS systems.

Qualifications

• Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission.
• Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement.
• Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS).
• Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs.
• Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener within 30 days of enrollment and 14 days thereafter.
• Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen.
• Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned.
• Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen with translated versions on the Employee Intranet.
• Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately.
• Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner.
• Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports to Student Assessment.
• Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD sessions.
• Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews.
• Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Equity advocacy

Education

Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks an English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT) to support school leadership in EL program administration, lead professional development on English Language Development, and engage EL parents. The ELPT role includes coordination duties and participation in quarterly OLCE trainings.

Position involves district-wide guidelines, collaboration with EL staff, and ensuring accurate EL data and reporting within Aspen and other CPS systems.