Position Type:
Districtwide Teachers/ Teacher on Special Assignment
Date Posted:
11/6/2024
Location:
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD#191
English Learner Instructional Coach (TOSA) Position Summary
FTE: 1.0
Days: 184 duty days with a flex schedule for additional training and meetings. The position will require a commitment to after school professional development .
Summary: In collaboration with the Director of Equity and the Multilingual Coordinator, this position supports the implementation of the district's ML/EL program initiatives.
Education/Experience: - Current K-12 ESL teaching license with Minnesota Department of Education
- Five or more years of successful teaching experience
- Experience in developing and/or delivering EL teacher training through the domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
- Instructional coaching or mentoring experience at any level PreK-12+
Essential Job Functions
Responsibilities
Professional Development and Training - Participate in professional development planning. Coach and provide support to teachers in evidence-based practices to support multilingual learners.
- Support the Director of Equity to facilitate the K-12 implementation of the WIDA ELD standards, progress monitoring, and instructional practices rooted in evidence-based practices
- Provide leadership, plan and facilitate site team meetings and curriculum development sessions
Instructional Coaching
- Provide leadership, plan and facilitate site team meetings and curriculum development sessions
- Enhance teachers' understanding of cultural awareness rooted in Culturally Proficient School Systems (CPSS) and the application of instructional strategies that optimize learning and maintain high standards for multilingual learners
- Works strategically with teachers with rostered English Learners (ELs) in planning, monitoring and assessing student learning and reflecting on their teaching
- Regularly visits classrooms to provide feedback to teachers to improve instructional planning, delivery, and assessment, including planning for ongoing monitoring and support for the successful language acquisition
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated:- Experience in effective language acquisition instruction
- In depth knowledge of WIDA 2020 ELD Standards
- Current K-12 ESL teaching license with Minnesota Department of Education
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience
- Masters Degree (preferred)
- Valid MN driver's license
Application Process - Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information, such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
- Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
- Review of materials will start immediately.
- The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.
A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District One91 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
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