POSITION SUMMARY:
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Supervisor has the overall responsibility to assist in the planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating of K-12 ESOL programs in the District. The Instructional Supervisor assists the Coordinating Supervisor in developing an operational framework for the unit, developing a budget based on an analysis of needs, and implementing the process and procedures for evaluating programs and personnel in unit.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Develops school-based instructional programs for Grades K-12 ESOL students;
Evaluates the design and delivery of research-based instructional practices for ESOL students at all levels;
Conducts assessment, data collection, and analysis of formal and informal data for use in targeting and monitoring the effectiveness of elementary and/or secondary ESOL programs;
Evaluates and purchases instructional materials, textbooks, software and media;
Supervises the preparation of curriculum guides and modified content material for all grade levels;
Provides professional development for teachers of English language learners and other professional personnel;
Conducts formal observations of teachers using Framework For Teaching (FFT), IFL Look Fors, and other ESOL tools;
Makes presentations within and outside the school system;
Maintains statistical data on all ESOL students and analyzes ELP and grade level test data to inform project decisions;
Coordinates requests from schools for assistance in working with ESOL students;
Collaborates with other departments to provide necessary services to international students;
Oversees English language proficiency testing;
Develops and monitors progress for PMAPP and Master Plan/AMAO accountability; and
Leads ESOL central office team and conducts evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to monitor the implementation of the ESOL curriculum and collect feedback to support the continuous improvement of ESOL instructional guides and ESOL instruction in schools;
Knowledge of current research and trends in English language learner education with special emphasis on curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
Knowledge of multicultural teaching approaches and materials;
Ability to work collaboratively to develop curricular documents and assessments for ELLs;
Ability to work effectively with classroom teachers, instructional specialists, and professional organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for elementary and/or secondary ELLs students;
Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience;
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience English language learners including teaching across disciplines and with diverse populations;
Experience in elementary and/or secondary ESOL program in general educational settings required;
Knowledge of current research, theory and best practices in curriculum development, assessment, and instruction for English language learners;
Experience developing elementary and/or secondary ESOL curriculum and assessments aligned with local and common state core standards;
Demonstrated expertise in the range of issues and programs relevant to the advancement of English language learners;
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals preferred;
Certified in Framework for Teaching observations preferred;
Effective oral and written communication skills; and
Excellent human relations skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree or equiv. from accredited college or university; emphasis in ESOL instruction and course work in curriculum development preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible an Advanced Professional Certificate in K-12 ESOL required; Administrator I Certificate required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in overseeing and providing guidance to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.