ELPT Proctor

Description

The ELPT Proctor/Assistant supports the administration of the federally and state-mandated English Language Proficiency Test for 91 English Learners (EL) at LFNO.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include preparing materials, monitoring group test sessions, and individually administering sections like speaking. The role ensures compliance with testing protocols to accurately assess students' English proficiency.

Curriculum and Instruction

•  Planning, organizing, and providing instruction through a consistent instructional program in order for students to meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined by state and federal law.
•  Providing a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.?Assisting classroom teachers in the development of appropriate curriculum to help ESL students acquire the English language.
• Working with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.
•  Assisting in the development of language acquisition support plans (ESL plans) for all ESL students and working with classroom teachers to implement plans.
•  Assisting in the completion of ESL Accommodations Forms and ESL Progress Reports.
• Being an active member of the Student Assistance Team and attending related meetings as requested.
•  Preparing accurate rosters and accommodation plans for students to be used in the classroom and during standardized testing.
•  Facilitating effective home-school communication.
•  Attending professional development programs for ESL as requested by school administrators.
•  Advocating for the program needs required to meet the learning needs of English learners.
•  ESL Coordination
•   Administering required language proficiency tests for determining student placement, ongoing monitoring of student progress, updating student placement in Powerschool, and evaluation in meeting language acquisition goals.
•   Maintaining a complete and accurate database of ESL and ESL-eligible students as wESL as evidence of students’ growth and progress.
•  Organizing and implementing a schedule for ELPT assessment.
• Understanding and complying with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding ESL students.
•  Assisting in the gathering of data for reporting requirements (to the State, grant applications, etc.).

Requirements

Expectations, Educational Requirements

•  Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Lycée Français
•  Demonstrated experience of academic excellence and student achievement
•  Unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners
•  Knowledge about current research in pedagogy in the field of second language acquisition
•  Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage diverse tasks
•  Strong communication skills
•  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

•  Master’s Degree or other advanced degree(s)
•  Five (5) or more years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting
•  Previous experience teaching ESL
•  Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LFNO

Lycée is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our daily practices. LFNO staff represent a wide diversity of racial, cultural, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities--opening a window to the entire LFNO community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our consequential work.

Job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. LFNO employees embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title or specific job responsibilities.