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Instructional Specialist, Pre-K-12 Secondary ELD

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructional Spec CODE: 0833 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructional Specialist, Pre-K-12 Secondary ELD GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, collaborates with team members, school staff, and stakeholders to develop English Language Development (ELD) curriculum resources. Designs professional development in support of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) attainment of grade level content language for Social Instructional Purposes, for English Language Arts, for Mathematics, for Science, and for Social Studies reflective of current research. Supports school-based staff and facilitates collaborative interactions among staff, caregivers, and students to promote effective, culturally sustaining instructional practices from an asset-based lens towards College and Career Readiness. Provides direct support to schools on a regular basis; assists with the monitoring and implementation of ELD programs; assists school personnel in assessment, data collection, and analysis of formal and informal data for use in monitoring the effectiveness of ELD programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of MCPS Pre- K-12 curriculum for all types of learners. Knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Strategic Plan goals, and state and national standards. Ability to use the Pre-K-12 ELD resources in support of grade-level content curricula to support teachers in the delivery of instruction for students enrolled in the ELD program. Ability to support the implementation of ELD initiatives, Pre-K-12. Knowledge of current research and trends in ELD education with special emphasis on curriculum and instruction. Proficiency in Universal Design for Learning, effective asset-based differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Ability to use web and video technology to present information and encourage collaboration and effective instruction. Ability to successfully collaborate with staff, caregivers and students to reach instructional goals. Ability to analyze formal and informal assessment data to determine the instructional needs in a specified content. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or equivalent from accredited college or university (pref. given to earned Master's with emphasis in ELD instruction and course work in curriculum development); certificate in Pre-K-12 ELD instruction required; minimum 5 years successful classroom experience teaching middle and/or high school English learners, including using assessments to monitor student progress and plan instruction, and using technology to enhance instruction; experience in Pre-K-12 ELD program in general educational settings required; knowledge of current research, theory, and best practices in curriculum development, assessment and instruction for English learners; experience developing Pre-K-12 ELD curriculum and assessments aligned with local and state learning standards; knowledge of culturally sustaining teaching approaches and materials; ability to work collaboratively to edit curricular documents and assessments for Pre-K-12 EMLs; experience teaching across disciplines and with diverse populations. Successful experience developing and supporting curriculum implementation. Successful experiences in developing, coordinating, and conducting online professional development and caregiver outreach activities. Applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State certification requirements in ELD
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional evening and weekend work required to meet deadlines and collect user feedback.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and conducts professional development for instructing secondary school EML students in collaboration with instructional specialists and other MCPS offices/ departments using best practices aligned to professional learning standards. Participates in all committees and meetings to support secondary school initiatives for EML students. Edits pilot course proposals and reports for secondary school courses piloted by the Secondary ELD team of the Department of English Learners and Multilingual Education (DELME). Represents the needs of EML students, from an asset-based lens, on committees and work groups that investigate differentiation, appropriate intervention strategies, accommodations, and grading and reporting guidelines. Develops curriculum resources and supports the implementation of the MCPS ELD curriculum resources, 6-12. Meets with ELD teachers to analyze formal and informal data to facilitate appropriate instructional decisions for programming, scheduling, and instructional practices for secondary EML students. Provides support to schools related to scheduling and effective, asset-based, instructional strategies for EMLs. Plans and facilitates sessions at countywide ELD teacher meetings for teacher of EMLs and teacher leaders. Collaborates with DELME, content teams, school staff, and caregivers to develop and support implementation of the grade-level content curriculum and its supporting ELD resources. Serves as language development expert on a content team developing and supporting effective use of curriculum, instruction, and professional development resources in support of EMLs. Uses web and video technology to help support effective implementation of the specified content area. Uses knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, effective asset-based differentiation, equitable practices, and culturally sustaining pedagogy to design and implement curriculum that is accessible and engaging for all learners. Works closely with school staff to support effective implementation of ELD and effective instructional. Observes, analyzes and supports effective instruction of ELD programs. Provides consultative services to school-based staff to support EML student achievement of the MCPS core content curricula with academic language development as an area of focus. Reviews field appropriate literature and research studies, disseminates instructional best practices in a specified content that develop content knowledge and skills, critical and creative thinking, and academic success. Evaluates findings and suggests recommendations to improve existing programs, products, and services. Prepares draft communications, responses, and presentations. Evaluates and selects instructional materials and textbooks. Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS). Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 9/99
Date(s) Revised: 7/2011, 6/2014, 4/2015. 6/2016, 3/2018, 8/2022,. 6/2024
Last Reviewed:

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