SY 26-27 Anticipated (Temporary) ELPT Bilingual Teacher

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs) to lead school EL programs, develop professional development on ELD and EL instruction, and engage parents of ELs. Nomination by principals with 0.5–2.0 FTE in larger schools and coordination duties highly emphasized.

Bilingual/ESL endorsement and standards knowledge required. Position supports district ELs, collaborates with leaders to align CCSS and WIDA ELD, and ensures inclusive practices for EL cultures.

Qualifications

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.
Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school.

Responsibilities

Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screeners within mandated timeframes.
Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen and review EL rosters/ACCESS reports.
Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters and translated versions.
Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately.
Update EL profiles in Aspen and monitor ACCESS testing and reports.
Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation in EL PD sessions.
Assist in EL Program Reviews documentation and OLCE form submissions.
Attend ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators and teachers.
Monitor progress for Transition students to ensure additional supports where needed.
Collaborate with testing coordinators on EL testing accommodations.
Support teachers of ELs with differentiated instruction and alignment to CCSS/WIDA.

Skills

Bilingual ESL Endorsement

Standards knowledge

District EL policies

Organizational & communication

EL equity & culture advocacy

Job description

English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs) The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner Program Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the administration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the education of their children. Here is the link to the ELPT nomination form available on the OLCE KC page. District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the EL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination). The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19 or fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the principal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.

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

Program Coordination

Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of enrollment 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 along with translated versions on the Employee Intranet

Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service delivery model numbers are entered accurately in SSM

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 (e.g., Not Tested Reasons)

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 (e.g. EL summer program enrollment, etc.)

Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and general program staff

Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to ensure additional supports and interventions can be provided if needed

Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate, particularly around using appropriate EL testing accommodations

Instructional

Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs. Supports may include but are not ...

Limited To

participate on the school ILT representing ELs
collaborate with classroom teachers, TCT, core departments, etc., regarding curriculum/instructional supports and differentiation

assist with developing and creating standard-based (CCSS & WIDA) unit/lesson plans
review and collaborate in the selection of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) interventions for ELs

support teachers with differentiating EL instruction and assessments
collaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD
share current research and best practices around EL instruction with faculty

ADVISORY

Provide EL placement recommendations to the principal
Support family engagement and parent engagement efforts at the school to be fully inclusive of parents/guardians of ELs. The ELPT can support the administration with vetting interpretation vendors or updating the posted list of interpreters representing the home languages in the school, but the ELPT is not required to provide interpretation or translation services themselves.

Facilitate establishment and operation of Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
ensure required EL Program of information is presented to parents at initial BAC meeting
hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE
ensure timely submission of documents (See BAC Advisory Handbook for details)
ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds
ensure timely reimbursements and expense submissions for BAC funds
Provide guidance to teachers and principals regarding program implementation
Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to ELs

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