| SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: In alignment with the priorities from the Division of Multilingual Education the Students with Limited/ Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) Coach will provide professional learning and instructional coaching to build the capacity of general education and English Language Development staff to support the language and academic content needs of SLIFE. The SLIFE Coach will support school-based staff to promote effective instructional practices in order to bridge language and content and increase student achievement. The SLIFE Coach will engage in co-planning, modeling, and observation and feedback cycles with educators across school buildings. The Coach will collaborate with the EML Therapeutic Counselors to ensure that the social-emotional needs of the students are being addressed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The position will require travel between school buildings. Other as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of English language Development methods and instructional strategies. Experience analyzing student performance data, providing effective English language development instruction, and using the WIDA English Language Development Framework and other research to inform practice. Experience providing targeted foundational literacy instruction to students, with a background in the methods of the Science of Reading. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with staff and school-based administrators and experience formulating instructional strategies to meet student needs. Ability to understand and support students in the process of adjustment to the academic and cultural environment in MCPS. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Experience serving as a team lead or instructional coach. Experience teaching English Language Development utilizing the 2020 WIDA Framework, Common Core State Standards (in particular Math Grades K-6) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) preferred. Fluency in another language, in addition to English, preferred. |
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EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree or equivalency with courses in English Language Development, specified content area specialization, assessment/evaluation, administration and supervision, professional development, or accelerated and enriched instruction. Five years or more successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or ELD teacher in the specified content. School-based instructional leadership desirable. Successful experience developing and supporting curriculum implementation and developing culturally relevant teaching practices among educators. |
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NOTE: (The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.)Support staff members to analyze WIDA and other student performance data to differentiate classroom instruction, materials, and resources based on the English language proficiency levels of SLIFE students.Engage in instructional coaching cycles with school-based staff that instruct Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education.Work with staff to perform curricular back mapping to identify learning pathways for students and instructional leverage points for teachers.Facilitate the use of information and resources provided through systemwide English Language Development (ELD) training to customize and deliver professional development to school staff members. Research and deliver best practices on comprehensible input and scaffolding.Support educators in developing meaningful two-way communication with families of their students.Work with teachers to model lessons, observe, coach, co-teach and provide feedback to teachers and support personnel.Provide resources to help grade-level or course team planning.Attend and participate in professional development experiences provided by the Division of Multilingual Education to ensure alignment of professional learning in schools with priorities from the Division.Support case management team that meets with stakeholders, parents, and support SLIFE Articulation Meetings.Collaborate with the staff development teachers and team leaders to provide job-embedded professional development opportunities to improve general educator understanding of meeting the academic language needs of SLIFE students.Join forces with the administration to make quality instruction for SLIFE students a top priority and support the culture of collaboration and inquiry.Model the implementation of equitable practices.Performs related duties as required. |
