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Job Title: Dual Identified English Language Development (ELD) Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Department: Multilingual Education

Classification: Licensed

Reports to: Director - Multilingual Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: The job of Dual Identified English Language Development (ELD) Teacher on Special Assignment is done for the purpose of improving the quality of dual identified English learners curriculum, instruction, learning and resources for grades K-12 to ensure a high level of excellence is attained and sustained as evidenced by student achievement.
Essential Job Functions:

Due to the specialized responsibilities of this position, while the teacher is accountable for success in all essential job functions of a regular classroom teacher, the primary essential functions for this TOSA position are to:

• Collaborate with the ELD leadership team to set goals and align work to meet student outcomes and goalsProvide technical assistance and support to all district schools through professional development, curriculum development and on-site assistance in instruction and assessment strategies pertaining to dual identified students.Assist teachers with compliance planning and strategies to address the needs of dual identified English Language LearnersCreate a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation with administration, parents, co- workers, and students.Demonstrate concern for students' and teachers' well-being.Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues.Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.Spend time beyond the school day preparing and planning instruction and professional development.Disaggregate and analyze ELP and academic achievement data of dual identified students to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice.Lead the work on the pre-referral process of English learners.

Teacher on Special Assignment:

• Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition, specifically second language acquisition, ELD Standards and Special Ed.Know IDEA and Special Ed compliance laws.

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

• Three or more years Special Education experience with English learnersExpertise in connecting ELD data to instructional strategiesPrevious experience working with diverse cultures, different philosophies, teaching styles and successful program models.Demonstrated success in working both with teams and individually in a variety of settings.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to : work in a fast-paced, flexible environment; maintain flexibility with changing priorities and staff and student needs; communicate effectively in English in both oral and written form using strong analytical writing when applicable; compile and analyze data, make recommendations, and design/develop/implement appropriate professional development and behavior intervention programs based on findings. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults from a variety of backgrounds.

Knowledge of : Oregon curriculum, grade level expectations and initiatives; equitable practices and critical race theory preferred; online document sharing programs and how to effectively use them to share documents and reports and communicate information with others. In-depth knowledge of English Language Proficiency Standards and how they correlate to Common Core State Standards

Ability to: use Excel and Word for data analysis and record keeping; use technology for presentations and display of data; use Synergy for data extraction and analysis; perform as a positive, reflective, collaborative and pro-active member of the ELD team. Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, building staff, and other district personnel; meet schedules and deadlines.

Significant Physical Abilities include: mobility to set up and reset classrooms and meeting spaces for presentations, professional development, and training when needed; lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. to move and/or deliver materials and supplies for training, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/field of vision with or without accommodation.

Education and Training Required: University degree in the field of special education and/or State of Oregon teaching license requirements. Preferred training/experience in: Understanding language, Speech Language Pathologits

Licensing/Special Requirements: Oregon Teaching license; ESOL endorsement; Oregon Fingerprint and criminal background check clearance; Valid drivers' license. Second language ability preferred. Special Education endorsement preferred.

Position is for the balance of the 2021/2022 school year

.5 FTE