26/27 SY English Language (EL) Instructional Specialist (RVS)

26/27 SY English Language (EL) Instructional Specialist (RVS) Dysart Unified School District District Federal Projects - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District Job Details

Job ID:

5690367

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Federal Projects Director

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Academic Instruction FTE 1.0 WORK

CALENDAR

197 GRADE Certified Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED 11/08/2024

SUMMARY:

To build teacher capacity to implement effective instructional practices to improve English Learner students' mastery of the English Language Proficiency standards and their academic achievement. Support campuses with the implementation of English Language Proficiency Standards, Targeted and Integrated Instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides ongoing support for teachers in the area of English Language Learning. Supports teachers in developing their ability to reflect upon their practice to improve instruction. Observes teachers and provides them with meaningful and specific feedback to improve instruction. Works with teachers in setting up management and planning aspects of their teaching assignments. Serves as a model teacher of targeted and integrated instruction. Using instructional strategies gathering small groups of students to support and maximize learning. Communicates with teachers regularly to problem solve and support/counsel as needed. Maintains a broad base of strategies and techniques to share with teachers with whom s/he works. Attends staff meetings and other training sessions appropriate for effective mentoring. Provides professional development as requested. Continues personal professional development. Helps coordinate and focus campus staff development program with principal. Ensure that PHLOTE students are tested according to federal and state regulations. Serves as a member of campus and district committees. Serves as the AZELLA Testing Coordinator for campus(s). Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information. Maintains accurate records and supporting data. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.

KNOWLEDGE OF

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with a Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ

IVP FPCC

)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years teaching experience Proven organizational skills Experience administering standardized tests and alternative assessments Experience with curriculum development and alignment Experience in supporting and coaching adult learners

SKILLS IN

Read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals Excellent oral and written communication skills Collaborative leadership skills Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Work with little supervision Interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms Apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in provisions of benefits and services to services.

Position Type:

Full-Time Benefited

Salary:

$50,517 Per Year Welcome to District Federal Projects - Surprise, AZ Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 "A" rated and 10 "B" rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program. Job Requirements