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World Language Education Specialist

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

The Chicago Public schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child-in every school and every neighborhood - has access to a world class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school, college - and career-ready.

Under the supervision of the Office of Language and Cultural Educations World Language Education Director, the World Language Education Specialist will be responsible for providing guidance and support to CPS K-12 World Language Education Programs. This will include implementation of instructional practices, program models, and curriculum planning. The World Language Education Specialist will ensure that all CPS World Language Education programs align to state and national standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Position:

  • Supports the development of curriculum guides and rubrics that support the implementation of world language education programs for K-12 students.

  • Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, assessments, technology, and materials for world language education programs

  • Supports the development of performance assessments designed to assess students enrolled in world language education programs

  • Supports the vetting of high quality instructional and intervention materials for students enrolled in world language education programs

  • Supports the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies that align to state and national standards for the teaching of world language.

  • Collaborates across departments to ensure alignment and coherence;

  • Develops and delivers professional development in a variety of venues and formats for different audiences



In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the EL Instructional Specialist will possess the following qualifications:

Type of Experience and Number of Years :

  • Master's degree in Education preferred

  • Minimum of five years' experience as World Language Education Teacher

  • Administrative and leadership experience preferred

  • Experience with coordinating and/or providing professional development required

  • Bilingual, or multilingual preferred



Additional knowledge and skills :

  • Experience in standards-based instructional planning process: backwards mapping from standards to instruction.

  • Expertise in designing quality World Language Education instructional programs

  • Solid understanding of language acquisition and literacy development

  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholder

  • Ability to establish efficient working relationship with colleagues, district and school staff and community-based organizations

  • Ability to manage, problem solve, and delegate as situations dictate

  • Able to improve conditions for working and learning as a team

  • Able to travel to schools and other locations throughout the district

  • Demonstrate willingness and disposition to learn

  • Demonstrate excellent organization skills

  • Demonstrate exceptional written, verbal, and oral skills

  • Demonstrate proficiency with technological tools and software, such as Google docs, Microsoft Office and Mac applications, among others.



Residency Requirement: As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of his or her CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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