QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree
• A valid Illinois Advisory certificate endorsed for General Supervisory or General Administrative.
• Valid teacher certificate for high school. Bilingual Education Endorsement or ESL endorsement is required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Work Year: Will be determined according to current District contractual agreement.
2. Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, personal business leave.
3. Salary: To be established by the Board of Education.
   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.
   EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.
   APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree
• A valid Illinois Advisory certificate endorsed for General Supervisory or General Administrative.
• Valid teacher certification for high school. Bilingual education endorsement or ESL endorsement is required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• To assist in maintaining high quality services for staff, students, parents, and community members who utilize the services assigned to this position.
• To assist immediate supervisor in carrying out the duties assigned to that position.
• To strive for positive and collegial public relations with the staff, students, parents and community members.
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas assigned to this position.
• To act as a role model for students and staff and to provide leadership in the areas assigned to this position that meets the needs of students and staff, and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Possess the ability to speak clearly and be understood by others.
• Possess the ability to write legibly.
• Possess the ability and have received the training to effectively operate a computer, using a PC platform.
• Demonstrate the physical capabilities and energy level to execute the duties assigned to this position.
• Demonstrate the ability to calmly address individuals using the services offered by the position.
• Possess an acceptable attendance history in prior positions and demonstrate the ability to meet the daily attendance requirements of the designated position.
• Possess a successful work history, supported by references, in a work setting similar to the position for which the candidate is applying.
• Demonstrate the ability to practice confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to assist in establishing a positive climate in the work environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the EL Program for the entire district. This includes: monitoring the identification and placement of ELs into TBE and TPI programs, managing program assistants, interventionists, bilingual aides, and ensure that schools are providing a continuum of services for ELs. The supervisor must also be trained in the administration of the WIDA Screener for new ELs.
• Promotes and holds pre-service and in-service education training in assigned curricular areas. This includes:
• Coordinating/providing the mandatory training of program staff in their initial year of service on best practices in ESL and bilingual education;
• Training activities for all bilingual staff at least twice yearly; and
• Providing at least one training session related to the implementation of the Spanish Language Arts standards for all Heritage Spanish teachers.
• Coordinates departmental curricular revision, rewriting, and course distribution.
• Acts as an instructional leader for the department teachers regarding curriculum, instruction and learning.
• Leads the assessment process for the department. This includes:
• Completing the on-line training for ACCESS testing;
• Coordinating ACCESS testing at all four high school, Delta Academy and out-of-district sites; and
• Administer ACCESS tests to students.
• Assists in evaluating teacher and bilingual aide performance and confers with the principal regarding department personnel.
• Advises the principal on the placement of department and ESL/bilingual teachers (course assignment).
• Works with the principal on the recruitment, screening, and hiring of department personnel, which includes bilingual aides and/or tutors.
• Works with Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning to improve teacher instruction.
• Prepares special reports to teachers, the superintendent, and the Board on the status of regular and special programs in assigned curricular areas.
• Conducts a yearly EL audit using multiple data points to determine program effectiveness.
• Keeps informed on educational innovations and trends as they relate to department or EL program.
• Participates in those activities that lead to continued professional growth.
• Meets with other department supervisors to promote interdisciplinary programs.
• Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources for the department/EL program.
• Attends relevant schools, district, and professional meetings.
• Informs the associate principal concerning general school equipment.
• Prepares and administers the budget for assigned departments.
• Submits Title III applications, service plans, grants and expenditure reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of department/EL materials.
• Manages the departments supplies, textbooks, equipment, and supplementary materials.
• Plans, organizes, and presides over cluster and departmental teacher meetings for assigned curricular areas.
• Approves all requests for attendance at professional meetings and conferences by teachers in assigned curricular areas.
• Coordinates the work of student teachers within assigned curricular areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
• Teaches as assigned.