SCSD ENL Bilingual Instructional Coach-Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ENL Bilingual Instructional Coach will support the work of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) in building and expanding capacity for effective instruction that assists building administration and staff to meet the needs of the ELL. The goal is to increase the English proficiency and academic achievement of ELLs by providing high-quality, innovative and research-based professional development and technical assistance to administrators, teachers, support staff and community agencies, that is designed to enhance their ability to better serve the ELL population.  As a support to teachers and principals, the ENL coach is responsible for providing support in the areas of second language acquisition, developing literacy in a second language, adoption of instructional materials, formative and summative assessment, co-planning and co-teaching, and ELL family and community engagement. 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of ENL, World Languages and CRE in the Office of Teaching and Learning, Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning & Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Teaching and Learning. Will work closely with the District Department Chair of ENL. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willing to teach 1-2 stand alone or co-teaching classes in an elementary school and/or middle school setting for evaluation purposes (0.2/0.4 teaching). 

• Collaborate with teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.

• Serve as a resource for identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve achievement for ELLs in grades PreK-12.  

• Works with the ENL Department Chair to provide professional development to support ENL and general education teachers which will include literacy development in a second language and instructional strategies for ELLs,

• Serve as a coach to general education teachers by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons to improve instruction for ELLs.  This will include, but is not limited to: 

  • Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans and assessments

  • Implementing the District curriculum in multiple content areas and grade levels

  • Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback

  • Conducting demonstrations and modeling lessons for classroom teachers

• Integrate various data sets of student performance measures for language and content to produce meaningful supports and interventions for schools that are serving ELLs.

• Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather data to monitor mastery of instructional content.

• Make recommendations on best practices for supporting ELL instruction across all grade levels and individual schools.

• Research and support schools in identifying quality and appropriate resources that support teachers and administrators.

• Lead teacher study groups and/or collaborative learning teams in buildings to increase content and pedagogical knowledge of effective ELL instruction.

• Collaborate with the Student Support Services to develop and implement plans designed to assist struggling ELLs.

• Demonstrate a commitment to high expectations for all students with an emphasis on the strengths ELLs bring to the teaching and learning process and closing the ELL achievement gap.

• Liaison between Regional Bilingual Education Resources Network (RBERN), Department Chair for ENL and the Assistant Director of ENL for ongoing professional development opportunities to turn key with classroom teachers.

• Assist with the coordination of NYSITELL/NYSESLAT testing with the Department Chair and Assistant Director 

• Complete any additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of ENL, World Languages and CRE.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

• Strong record of helping ELLs achieve academic success.

• Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify lessons.

• Significant experience with ELL instructional best practices.

• Ability to effectively research, identify and secure instructional materials and resources to enhance the quality of instruction across multiple subjects and grade levels.

• Available and willing to actively participate in school communities.

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the SCSD mission and willingness to serve the diverse SCSD community.

• Experience in professional development and leadership roles working with adults

• Ability to plan, model, coach and provide feedback to individual teachers and teams of teachers to improve teaching and learning.

• Significant experience implementing ELL effective instructional practices, designing engaging lessons, using data and formative assessment in the classroom and implementing strategies to engage ELL families.

• Experience with building and maintaining culturally responsive learning environments that celebrate the diversity of the student population. 

• Ability to model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding.

Special Education Teacher Role

This position reports to the Building Principal and Special Education Division. The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of all students with disabilities. This position requires a high degree of adaptability, attention to diversity and equitable outcomes.

Special Education Teacher Expectations

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP;
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals;
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students;
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources;
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational paraprofessionals as directed;
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures;
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students;
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Special Education Teacher Key Qualities

• Relishes using multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with different stakeholders;
• Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student growth;
• Builds positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues;
• Practices patience with all students, families and colleagues;
• Always seeking new ways to teach students the way they learn.

Middle SchoolScience Teacher Role

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a middle school innovative science teacher that will make science accessible and enjoyable for all students.  Position is full-time probationary beginning September 1, 2023. Applicants must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a valid NYS certification. A competitive salary and benefit package is based on experience and the SFT Contract. 

Middle School Science Teacher Expectations

• Ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives;

• Ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies;

• Take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly;

• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets;

• Encourage and foster intellectual curiosity;

• Identify new and innovative ways to make science subject more interesting for the students;

• Teach students the methods of conducting experiments in the laboratory;

• Ensure students understand the subject of science well;

• Give individual attention to the students and clarify all their misconceptions about the subject;

• To work with colleagues in the Science Department to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students and to the aims and objectives of SCSD;

• Ensure that all work in the Science Department reflects the distinctive ethos of SCSD.

• Use growth mindset practices in their classrooms;

• Teach students how to use learning to resolve real-world problems.

Middle School Science Teacher Key Qualities

• Models a growth mindset;

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with colleagues, learners and parents;

• Communicates effectively;

• Positively influence others;

• Listens actively;

• Motivate and engages with colleagues;

• Uses students' lived experiences to guide instruction.