ELS Program Lead and Evaluator - Student Achievement Resource Center

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN:  Professional Technical

PAY RANGE: Range 9

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SUPERVISOR: Director of designee

LAST UPDATED: 06/25/2023

 

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Language Supports and Services, assists with developing vision, supervision and leadership for the English Language Supports program. Acts as the primary evaluator for 10-12 English Language Support specialists assigned to individual schools, K-12. Assists with coordination of the districtwide English language supports programming model that provides culturally and linguistically diverse learners with equitable access to cohesive learning opportunities that accelerate their social and academic English, provide meaningful access to grade level content, and increase their overall achievement. Fosters collaborative relationships within LSAS, with district departments, schools, charter schools, private schools and outside agencies. Assists with interpreting and administering all local, state, and federal statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to multilingual learners programming. Assists with the day-to-day operations of the English language supports program, including making data-driven decisions, hiring and selecting staff, evaluating certified and classified staff, coordinating state assessments, and placing the needs and welfare of students above all else.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Assist with ensuring district compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to the identification, programming, re-designation, monitoring, exit for over 19,000 students who have another language in the home, including the identification of students for programming, initial and annual state language proficiency assessments, exclusion and accommodations for other district and state assessments. Assist with the development, monitoring, and compliance with federal and state laws through the implementation of the district’s state approved Comprehensive ELS District Plan. Mediate conversations between schools and parents/guardians regarding legal requirements of placement and investigation of multilingual learners; reclassification and exit procedures, expectations of support, co-teaching and programming, language development, data reporting, and assessments [Daily, 25%]
• Assist with managing human resources for the English language supports office, including recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, and evaluating 120+ certified English Language Supports personnel at the for 65 district schools/auxiliary programs and district charter schools for the purpose of providing services with fiscal efficiency and meeting federal, state, local, and district legal requirements. Assist with ensuring compliance with administrative procedures and negotiated agreements. [Weekly, 40%]
• Coordinate and collaborate with principals and other departments to ensure that multilingual learners are appropriately identified for additional services and programming including but not limited to the areas of Special Education, Gifted and Talented, preschool, athletics and activities, Title I, and MTSS. [Weekly, 10%]
• Assist with the analysis of district, school, and individual student data to improve performance as a district and in individual schools within the requirements of federal and state law; plan for targeted professional learning based on results and identify schools that need immediate attention due to low growth or lack of progress with multilingual learners. [Monthly, 5%]
• Assist with the coordination of district Title III Advisory Committee meetings in order to develop and approve the annual budget, plan for required and allowable activities for each school year, allocate Title III funds based on need and parent/guardian voice, and develop and manage programs and activities designed by the committee that support students/families outside of school. [Quarterly, 5%]
• Assist with the design, provision, and evaluation of federally and state required professional development to all district staff members supporting mult