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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) exists to guide CPS in providing a high-quality education for all language learners that is attentive to a culturally and linguistically diverse community of students, families, and educators. OLCE aims to achieve its mission through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, professional development, and the production of tools and resources to improve instruction.
Job Summary:
The EL Instructional Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing and improving English Learners’ (EL) learning experience across the district. This position focuses on building capacity among various stakeholders, providing instructional support, and contributing to the development and implementation of high-quality instruction for ELs in grades PreK-12. Each Instructional Development Specialist will have an area of focus such as special education, early childhood, high school, MTSS and Assessment.
The EL Instructional Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Collaborate with district staff, administrators, and EL Program Teachers to provide comprehensive instructional support aimed at elevating the academic experience for English Learners. Research, evaluate, and make recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, assessments, technology, and materials for ELs in both native language and English contexts. Contribute to the district's framework for effective EL instruction. Develop common tools and resources that demonstrate effective literacy practices for ELs across content areas and contexts. Utilize EL data to inform instructional development: Analyze student performance data related to English Learners. Identify trends and patterns to inform instructional strategies and interventions. Collaborate with educators to develop targeted approaches for improving EL learning outcomes. Develop and provide professional development in various venues and formats, promoting best practices for EL instruction. Collaborate intra- and interoffice on professional development, district initiatives, resources, and projects.In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the EL Instructional Specialist must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Bilingual Education, ESL, or a related field of studyValid Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, required.
Master’s degree preferredExperience Required:
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with English Learners or dually identified students, With preference given to those with high school, Early Childhood, MTSS, or Special Education experience. Ability to present to various stakeholders in more than one language preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Initiative, drive, and ability to manage time to produce high-quality deliverables and work in multiple teams Experience in standards-based instructional planning, including backwards mapping from standards to instruction. Expertise in the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and/or Spanish Language Arts, WIDA ELD and/or SLD Standards. Understanding of literacy in content areas as well as first and second language literacy development. Proficiency in providing high-quality instruction in native and/or English language. Ability to design and implement differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of English learners, including those with varying proficiency levels. Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish efficient working relationships with colleagues, district and school staff, and community-based organizations. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to delegate, and recognition of failures as opportunities for improvement. Willingness to travel to schools and other locations throughout the district. Self-starter with excellent organizational skills. Proficiency in a range of technology tools and software, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and CPS applications.Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois. Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - Unless approved for a medical or religious exemption, all employees are required to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, and to submit proof of vaccination to the district within 30 days of hire. “Up-to-date” on vaccination is defined as being at least two weeks past all primary vaccine doses and any applicable boosters.