POSITION TITLE : Bilingual Education Specialist - Navarre
RECRUITED BY : Director of Bilingual Services
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS : School Personnel
Students and Families
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Director of Bilingual Services
Building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY :
Candidate must have the ability to understand and accept the Mission of the South Bend Community School Corporation in reference to the education of English Learners (ELs). Candidate must have basic knowledge of second language acquisition and its terminology. Candidate must be able to work with linguistically and culturally diverse groups of students and parents. Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish. This is a twelve-month position.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT :
- Bachelors Degree preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Ability to translate and interpret English / SpanishExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to maintain a professional demeanor at all timesAbility to work independently and take initiativeAbility to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with students parents and staffAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding staff and student informationExcellent oral and written communication skills in English / SpanishBasic understanding of WIDA ELD Standards and WIDA ACCESSPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
PROGRAM
Carry out the policies and procedures of the South Bend Community School CorporationOversee the completion of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for students in home school and at other buildings as assignedAssist with the identification assessment and placement of EL studentsMonitor the progress of EL students and report data to the Director of Bilingual Services and the building principal; complete monitoring formsMaintain accurate records for each EL student including student information sheet ILP Home Language Survey report card PowerSchool and EllevationAssist in scheduling for the following school yearAssist with the summer Bilingual / Migrant ProgramsSupervise and coordinate instructional and tutorial services provided by Instructional Resource SpecialistsProvide Tier 2 instructional support when neededHelp students and parents to access support servicesReceive distribute and keep an inventory of materials purchasedAssist with non-certified staff attendance and Time and Task logsAttend all Bilingual Services Department staff meetings and building meetings as directed by the principal and the Bilingual Services DirectorParticipate in professional development activities at the building and district levelComplete other duties as assignedSTUDENTS
Develop positive and supportive relationships with EL studentsIdentify students experiencing school-related difficulties and refer as neededAssist with meeting the particular needs of migrant studentsCoordinate instructional support for identified studentsAs needed provide instructional interventions under a teachers directionPARENTS
Coordinate participation of parents and students in all school activitiesAdvise parents regarding their childs school performance including WIDA ACCESS NWEA and ISTEP / ILEARN test resultsDevelop workshops and activities for parents and students to address identified needsAssist parents and students in completing formsMake home visits when necessaryBUILDING STAFF
Coordinate case conferences with school personnel and parentsAssist building staff with parent communications and student servicesWORK-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS :
Is sensitive to the needs of EL / Migrant / Bilingual students and their familiesMaintains confidentiality about student and family informationHas consistent daily attendance and follows procedures for reporting absencesReports for work on timeUses time constructivelyWorks cooperatively with other BSD and building staffDisplays a positive attitudeAdapts to changes in work assignmentsAccepts direction and constructive criticism in a positive mannerDisplays appropriate initiative and self-direction with minimal supervisionContributes with innovative ideas and changesRecognizes situations where staff response is necessary and reacts appropriatelySPECIAL NOTATION :
The position requires flexible scheduling of work responsibilities and at times evening work.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1