English Learner Specialist at Teaching & Learning

Department: Curriculum & Instruction
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SRTA Work Year: SRTA Work Year
Reports to: Director of Curriculum & Instruction, EL
Board Approval Date: Pending 6/13/18
Job Description EL Specialist Pending Board Approval 6-13-18

Salary Grade: SRTA Certificated Contract Salary Schedule

Primary Function:

The English Learner (EL) Specialist supports and implements the English Language
Development program to ensure English Language Learners meet proficiency goals for
LCAP, as well as ensuring that academic goals are met as determined by English
Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) and academic expectations of
Santa Rosa City Schools. This position will be available to provide direct instruction and
support to English Learners in the following manner:

? Participates in the administering the ELPAC and other local assessments
? Provides designated ELD to newly arrived students not fluent in English
? Provide push-in support to newly arrived students in their content area courses
providing integrated ELD
? Provides intervention and support to newly arrived students in language acquisition
and content areas, as needed

The EL Specialist also supports teachers by sharing information, resources, and strategies
to foster the success of our EL students.

Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Instruct English Learners and Standard English Learners with English Language
Development support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using
various teaching methods, audiovisual aids and other materials.
2. Manages caseload of targeted students (between 50-75) and provides weekly
interventions and instruction, as well as assessing and reporting back to regional
leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload.
3. Facilitates professional learning communities to support the work of teachers by providing
them theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.
4. Support initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make individualized
Learning Plans for English Learners that moves them effectively and efficiently toproficiency in English.
5. Performs other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

Licenses/Certifications:

? Valid California Driver’s License
? Criminal Justice/Fingerprint clearance
? TB clearance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

? Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisition.
? Ability to prepare and execute curriculum.
? Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while
maintaining courtesy, professionalism and a customer service attitude

Requirements / Qualifications

#3181 - CA Multi-subject credential required. 

#3182 - English or English as Second Language Credential  required.

effective evaluations

Desirable: Bilingual, BLCLAD, experience with ELL, parent groups, Newcomers, reclassification

In-District only applications accepted for the first 5 days of posting. Application password: 1234

*Must complete Mandated Reporter Training prior to the 1st day of work. When you apply for this position, you will receive an email attachment with the details of this training.

Credential Copy (Copy of current California Credential)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 recent letters of recommendation)
Other (Copy of CBEST)
Resume (Resume)

Comments and Other Information

At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness in the subject matter, use of standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment; legal authorization to work in the U.S. desired.
*SRCS implements a Multi-Tiered System of Support we call BEST Plus to support students, staff and families. This framework is used to positively support the social and behavioral needs of all students in our schools. BEST Plus uses a continuum of proactive interventions to address student need and to create positive school cultures. We strive to find faculty to work in our schools whose beliefs align with this framework.

The Santa Rosa City Schools District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact District Equity and Title IX Compliance Officer: Stacy Spector, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources; 211 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401; (707) 890-3800 Ext. 80602; [email protected]