Teacher - Consultant (Multi-Lingual) -

*Total PossibleSalaryRange: $69419 - $130836/yr

Contracted Days:183

FTE - 1.0

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Teacher ConsultantMLL Teacher Salary Schedule

Reports to:

Director of Teaching & Learning

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The role of this position is to support all school staff in instructional practices focused onMulti-Lingual Learners (MLL). This position will support and monitor the implementation best practices focused on MLLs as it relates to core academic programs and materials approved by theDistrict. Consultant Teachers will analyze data for and with teachers to inform instructional decisions so all students meet Teachers will spend approximately90%of their time working with building-based staff in a non-evaluative manner on the Essential Functions of their job and10%working withDistrict connected training staffand initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with teachers interventionistsand principals on the implementation ofMLL instructional strategies in all content areas.
• Support and monitor programbuilding level MLL program implementation.
• In collaboration with building staffmonitors and adjusts building schedules based on data.
• Consults with teachers through the planning observation and reflection cycle in K-4 literacy instruction. Works with teachers to achievemeasurableachievement goals. Consults and mentor teachers one-on-one. Models and supports effective teaching classroom management lessons and assessment strategies in classroom.
• AttendsDistrict level intervention meeting and professional development as required to remain currentregardingbest practices
• Provides instructional input to classroom teachers and other educators regarding the relation between core instruction and implementationof MLL instructional practices.
• Works with teachers to infuse student assessment data and appropriate instructional strategies to address the data in their teaching practice. Assists teachers in using state standards scoring rubricsand item analysis data. Works with teachers on data interpretation and appropriate instructional decisions so that all students meet standard. Uses data in building/grade level team meetings and planning.
• Disaggregates data for audience and purpose Curriculum/Benchmark Common Assessments Ongoing Assessments Standards-Based Grading. Disaggregates data for individual teachers teams departments to use. Supports teachers in setting clear student achievement goals: grade level classroom individual student. Assists teachers in analyzing data for monitoring student progress towards achievement goals. Uses progress monitoring data to support teachers in planning and instructing focused interventions.
• Initiate learning-focused conversations and coaching cycles to enhance the instructional growth of classroom teachers and interventionists.
• Support the professional growth and training of paraeducators Reviews data as a means to direct consulting efforts and monitor student progress by developing student data profiles for each classroom teacher. Provides data in teacher-friendly formats to inform instruction. Gathers classroom-based data to support instruction and inform professional development: curriculum implementation best instructional practice assessment initiatives. Assists teacher with use of data dashboard.
• Prepares reports with audience and purpose in mind to use with individual teachers teams departmentsand buildings in professional development.
• Participates in grade level and/or PLC team meetings.
• Plans and conducts building andDistrict professional development inMLL instruction to support student learning. Provides training in WIDA standards and assessment.
• Facilitates in-the-moment as needed professional development.
• Collaborates with principal grade-level teams and interventionists to develop and implement action plans to achieve District and School goals. Facilitates collaborative learning communities within the school. Works to establish a culture of inquiry in instructional practices.
• Participates in Consultant Teacher program evaluation.
• Provides mentoring to first year teachers inalignment withCPSD practices.
• Serves as a BESTmentor as needed.
• May serve on District committees cadres or building site council.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Masters degree in education with emphasis appropriate to the assignment. (National Board Certification or ten (10) years of successful teaching may substitute for Masters degree)
• Multi-Language Learner (MLL) or relevant endorsement preferred or demonstration of successful background in mathematics instruction/knowledge.
• Five (5) years of classroom teaching experience at a level appropriate to the assignment.
• 1 year of demonstrated experience in facilitating and training groups of adults in an educational setting and /or participation in CPSD Mentor Academy.
• Experience using computers in the classroom and for data management.
• Combination of formal education training and experience that demonstrates expertise in research and survey design data analysis assessment and evaluation.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of current classroom teaching techniquesfocusing on MLL strategies and instruction.
• Knowledge of current District curriculum methods and materials and thetheWashington State LearningStandards.
• Working knowledge of statistical evaluation methods and data organization.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement district and building initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Ability to research issues and problems interpret and analyze data prepare comprehensive reports and recommend sound conclusions.
• Ability to gather assess analyze report and convey student data as well as incorporate literacy and mathematic instruction into other areas of instruction.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and plan projects.
• Ability to take initiative work independently and effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and/or priorities.
• Ability to observe monitor and evaluate student performance
• Skilled in using data to monitor and change intervention strategies for students to achieve established goals.
• Ability to maintain confidential material and information and exercise sound decision making skills.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to observe monitor and evaluate student performance.
• Proven ability to implement student interventions that result in Tier II students achieving or surpassing grade level standards.
• Knowledge understanding and sensitivity in working in a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse school surrounding with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the community and school environment.
• Ability to provide effective professional development to adult learners.
• Intermediate knowledge of and ability to use computers in the classroom and for data collection and analysis.

Desirable Qualifications(all may not apply)

• Evidence of professional growth by attendance at workshops special classes and formal schooling related to the field.
• Experience providing professional development to an audience of adult learners.
• Experience in management of a school-wide intervention program.
• ProCertor National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate.
• Experience in an urban public-school system.

Certification and Licenses

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Must have a valid Washington State drivers license use of personal vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Completion of Criminal History Declaration form and fingerprinting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed through an ESD prior to the first day of employment. More information can be found at Aug. 18 Governor Inslee announced a new directive legally requiring all Washington State K12 school district employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption prior to reporting to work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in various locations throughout the school District. Teamwork and high productivity requirements create frequent extra hour days attendance at meetings before and after work and weekend work. Must be able to talk and use fingers hands and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. May involve negotiating steps ramps uneven surfaces and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms or other buildings. Tolerance of occasional loud noises and ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time are required.

FLSA:

Exempt

AFFILIATION:

CPEA

JOB CLASS:

Teacher

YEAR:

183

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

*Clover Park School District total possible pay consists of base salary plus the following:

Building Centered Responsibility - 5 days

District Centered Responsibility - 2.5 days

Event Responsibility - 1 day

Attendance required for compensation of responsibility pay (building-centered district-centered and event).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Section 504/ADA CoordinatorGreg Davis Executive Director for Student Services Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director for Student Services