What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinating Teacher, English Learner Curriculum Title I (EL/ML Focus) position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Summary: The Title I English Learner Curriculum Coordinating Teacher provides supplemental curriculum/technical support to teachers and administrators of ELs, monitors the development of school-based Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs) and individual EL plans, and analyzes EL data to improve programming for English Learners. The Title I EL Curriculum Coordinating Teacher is responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating the current EL curriculum materials and resources to meet the linguistic and academic and social needs of English Learners at CMS Title I Schools. The Title I EL Curriculum Coordinating Teacher provides specific support to schools in completing School LIEPs and utilizing data to drive instructional improvements.
Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)
- Must spend 75% or more time in Title I schools providing support to teachers.
- Supports effective EL curriculum and instruction implementation at Title I schools.
- Supports and monitors the implementation of school based LIEPs and completion of individual EL Plans that include specific instructional strategies and student learning goals and classroom modifications.
- Aids schools in using EL data to make instructional and programmatic decisions.
- Designs and delivers effective professional development to meet the linguistic and academic learning needs of ELs.
- Communicates EL Federal and State guidelines to teachers and administrators.
- Collaborates across departments such as Learning and Teaching Services, Accountability, and Instructional Technology to support effective EL instruction at Title I schools.
- Coaches adults serving ELs by providing information about instructional resources, federal and state guidelines and related materials and by modeling effective instruction for ELs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in Education with emphasis in ESL or other related field
- Three years teaching experience
Desirable
- Master's Degree in Education with emphasis in ESL or other related field
- Five years of experience in teaching ESL
Licensing / Certification Requirements: NC teaching certification in any area
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures related to the education of EL students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively cross functionally, including working with multiple departments, a variety of school-based staff and community groups.
- Ability to coach adults.
- Skilled in time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze data and determine alternate approaches to assist schools in improving instructional strategies
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to determine and plan professional development needs of staff; presentation skills.
