English Learner Program Leader & PD Advocate

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

CPS is seeking an English Learner Program Teacher leader to support EL program administration, lead professional development on ELD & instruction for ELs, and engage families. The ELPT will coordinate screener administration, roster reviews, and communications with families, while collaborating with special education staff to ensure ELs receive appropriate services.

Eligible candidates hold a bilingual/ESL endorsement, understand WIDA/CCSS standards, and demonstrate strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
• Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
• Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
• 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 at the start of the school year 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
• 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
• Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation in two State-mandated EL PD sessions
• Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews
• Assist school administration in submission of OLCE forms in a timely manner
• Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators and staff
• Monitor progress for Transition students and those with parent refusals to provide additional supports
• Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments for ELs

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of standards (WIDA ELD, CCSS

Understanding of district policies for

Advocate equity and respect for ELs

Education

Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement

Job description

CPS is seeking an English Learner Program Teacher leader to support EL program administration, lead professional development on ELD & instruction for ELs, and engage families. The ELPT will coordinate screener administration, roster reviews, and communications with families, while collaborating with special education staff to ensure ELs receive appropriate services.

Eligible candidates hold a bilingual/ESL endorsement, understand WIDA/CCSS standards, and demonstrate strong organizational and