Emergent Bilingual TOSA

• Assignment, location, and times worked are subject to change based on program/staffing needs.
• May serve students online and in-person
• Bilingual in English and Spanish applicants will be given preference.

TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: K-12 Emergent Bilingual Specialist 

The Emergent Bilingual Specialist role is to support and facilitate school level coordination of student placement, data, and site documentation for EB students. Supports communication and facilitates the ELPA testing process and data results. Works closely with building staff and district level staff to ensure correct identification and placement of EB students. Supports the communication and collection of necessary documentation for EB program at Monmouth Elementary, Talmadge Middle, Central High, and students participating in the district's online school. Collaborates to plan and facilitate staff development and classroom coaching. 

Essential Functions:

• Meets regularly with staff and district team to align processes, procedures and instructional delivery. 
• Assists with EB identification and placement process at the building level. 
• Serves as building ELPA data facilitator and site documentation of the EB program.
• Identifies students who require ELPA testing and coordinates testing process within state directed timelines. 
• Supports the monitoring process of EB students' academic progress for Monitor status. 
• Assists in monitoring compliance with federal, state and district regulations. 
• Attends school and district meetings as requested to share or to gain information on EB programing. 
• Supports the Special Education pre-referral process for EB students. 
• Provides classroom coaching and supports core instruction.
• Supports teachers with the implementation of effective instructional strategies and improved instructional materials to ensure quality, fidelity and consistency of instruction in order to improve student growth and achievement. 

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid and current Oregon Teaching License
• Appropriate ESOL endorsement for assigned level
• Knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction
• Three to five years successful teaching experience with emergent bilingual learners

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing assessment data; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications; and communicating effectively with adults and students

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: research based literacy intervention strategies; competency base education; age appropriate student management techniques

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions; providing staff development as it relates to literacy-math; implementing and applying age appropriate student management techniques; being fair and consistent with a strong sense of empathy; and interpreting and complying with laws, rules, policies and trends regarding education and instruction.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the Organization’s services.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 20% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and in a clean atmosphere.