Position Type:
Teacher On Special Assignment/ Specialist

Date Posted:
11/20/2020

Location:
City Hall

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604


TEACHER JOB OPENING

English Language Learner Assessment and Data Specialist
Teacher On Special Assignment

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and generates state, federal and local program/student reports
• Maintains records, write reports, evaluates new testing materials, distributes testing materials, analyzes and interprets test data
• Completes and updates data maintenance for all students
• Coordinates all testing administered by the Bilingual Education Department
• Conducts data analysis of mandated assessments
• Assesses and evaluates students for Language Dominance Classification (School District Wide)
• Develops effective ways to maintain record keeping
• Provides information relative to the reports generated by the Bilingual Education Department
• Provides professional staff development and teacher coaching on instructional practices and assessment for English Language Learners
• Other duties as requested by the Bilingual Department Administrator

Requirements:

• Connecticut teaching certificate in TESOL or Bilingual Education
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching English as a Second Language or Bilingual Education with minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrates knowledge in computer technology and computerized data management systems
• Thorough knowledge of current research and effective practices for teaching English as Second Language
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with teachers, paraprofessional, principals and central office staff
• Demonstrates ability to complete forms and reports as directed and to submit such materials in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to analyze assessments and other student data as a means for making instructional decisions
• Ability to travel between schools
• Knowledge of Connecticut statutes, LAU procedures, philosophy, and objectives of bilingual/bicultural education
• Experience developing and presenting professional development training

Position Open Until Filled

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should submit their application through the Bridgeport Public Schools on-line application website: https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."