Urgently Require Specialist, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)-School Improvement in USA

Job title: Specialist, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)-School Improvement
Company: Baltimore County Public Schools
Job description: Specialist, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)-School Improvement JobID: 20309

• Position Type:

LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)

• Date Posted:

7/19/2023

• Location:

JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)

• Closing Date:

07/23/2023

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Specialist, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) -School Improvement

REPORTS TO: Director, World Languages and ESOL

DEFINITION: Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of identified schools focused on multilingual learners? English language development and content achievement. Coaches and supports professional staff in state identified Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Schools in using multiple data points and best practices and strategies for educating Multilingual Learners. Assists in the development and implementation of ESOL professional development activities in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools including creating and delivering presentations and Professional Development sessions for school teams and teachers. Works closely with BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools) building leaders and Title I teams. Collaborates across content areas for curricula and professional development. Supports instructional transformation and school planning around needs of Multilingual Learners and community outreach opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans and supervises activities related to the implementation, and assessment of ESOL curricula K-12 in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Visits state identified CSI and ATSI Schools for formal and informal observations of ESOL classes and content classes with multilingual learners.
• Supports in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools with managing, planning, and evaluating identified school programming for English Learners.
• Diagnoses student learning needs and uses identified needs to drive all instructional decisions in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Works directly with in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools and the Office of ESOL to develop instructional goals aligned to data.
• Analyzes Multilingual Learner data to coach and support PLCs or other planning sessions and creates multiple plans for students based upon proficiency levels and student assessment data.
• Facilitates partnerships with internal and external partners to support ESOL programming and additional Professional Development opportunities in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Collects data from multilingual learners and their families to inform programming needs in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Supports scheduling of ESOL teachers and supports co-planning and co-teaching between ESOL and content teachers; provides coaching around research-based best practices and integration of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol), ELL evaluation, and Thinking Maps as essential academic supports for Multilingual Learners in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Conducts annual and regular training on WiDA (World class Instructional Design & Assessment) assessments in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Provides support and training to teachers, administrative teams, and department chairs working with ELs (English Learners) in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Completes all reports required by MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) for CSI and ATSI supports and requirements
• Collaborates with the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment on the collection, coding, aggregation, and analysis of data related to Multilingual learners and their achievement in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Supports professional growth of ESOL and content teachers in best meeting the needs of Multilingual Learners in state identified CSI and ATSI Schools.
• Stays current on research on best practices in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master?s degree in a related field.
• Five years of successful teaching or related experience.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience related to ESOL education.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of second language acquisition, dual language immersion and English language development.
• Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices in ESOL and other content areas.
• Technology facility and understanding of the role of technology in the ESOL classroom.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis especially in student achievement and gap analysis.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing data and coaching others.
• Demonstration of excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office or classroom environment. Work includes travel to school sites and the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

SALARY: Grade 8 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale $88,843 - $132,017.

This position is eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board?s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: [email protected]

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