CLASS TITLE: English Language Proficiency Teacher (ELPT Bilingual Spanish)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for instruction, specialized services and support to students for the purposes of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language, discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs related duties as required.

INSTRUCTIONAL Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs.   ELPTs must participate in the school ILT representing ELs.   Supports may include but are not limited to:Participate in grade level meetingsParticipate in the MTSS team to plan curriculum/instructional supports and differentiation for ELs and support documentation in Branching MindsCollaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD and share current research and best practices around EL instruction with facultyCoach teachers to implement high quality instruction and identify assessment best practices Engage in EL data analysis to inform instruction
EL instructional priorities include: Provide access to a high-quality curriculum that meets the needs of ELs, including native language instruction across all content areas that is language-proficiency appropriate, grade-level appropriate and standards-aligned (English language development standards: ELD), meaningful, and responsive to their communities and identities. Schools implement a balanced assessment system that includes alignment of the language of instruction with the language of assessments, differentiation and supports for ELs when tested in English, as well as informed decision-making that understands the limitations and information that can be interpreted from assessments given to students who are not yet proficient in English and unable to demonstrate their mastery of content in that languageAdminister assessments in the native language when available and appropriateTeachers facilitate instruction that honors students’ identities and linguistic needs including native language instruction.English learners are supported in engaging with and meeting grade-level standards through practices that recognize their strengths and build on those through just-in-time support. Having been provided with appropriate Tier 1 instruction, English learners can access tiered academic and social-emotional interventions that align to their linguistic needs and supplement core instruction when needed to facilitate their success with grade-level standards.Pr