Saint Francis International School a Catholic school in Silver Spring MD is seeking an English Language Learner Resource Specialist for theschool year. The position would work with the Resource Coordinator to identify and support students in English language acquisition as it relates to school success. This is a full time (10 month) position with benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience and requirements:Bachelors degree or equivalent in elementary education or literacy education with a focus in English language acquisition (ESOL)Knowledge of current theory in English language acquisitionOpenness to further professional developmentResponsibilities include but are not limited to: Work toward earning ESOL teaching certification or equivalent within 5 years of date of hireWork with resource coordinator to identify students who would benefit from additional English language supports using data from the TELL assessmentPlan and facilitate small group instruction to provide intensive English language instruction for limited English proficiency studentsCollaborate with grade level teachers to provide pushin support for ELL student learning Articulate with administrators counselors teachers and other school staff about individual limited English proficiency students and their assessments and track student progress longitudinallyFacilitate MCPS documentation and screening process for identified students including evaluation meetings observations and reviewing student learning plansRegularly communicate with families of identified students regarding progress in English language acquisition and academic performanceIdentify and conduct professional development in English language teaching and acquisitionRegularly attend faculty and grade level meetings and answer questions about particular students as neededPerform collateral duties (lunch and recess proctor morning dropoff afternoon pickup) as assigned
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