Submission for the position Bilingual Teacher K-8 ELPT-English Learner Prg Tchr - Job Number 26000070
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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 andor 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 principals 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.
ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE which include professional development sessions tools around high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.
English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS Share CPS and OLCEs Vision and Mission Hold a Bilingual andor 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 placedtransitioned 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 bilingualESL 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 curriculuminstructional supports and differentiation Assist with developing and creating standard-based CCSS & WIDA unitlesson 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 bilingualESL 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 parentsguardians 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 o ensure required EL Program of information is presented to parents at initial BAC meeting o hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE o ensure timely submission of documents See BAC Advisory Handbook for details o ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds o 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