English Language Learner (ELL) Program Manager
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) PROGRAM MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides tutoring services to students who speak English as their second language. Responsibilities include contacting school counselors, teachers and psychologists to find students with emerging English language skills; testing and evaluating students; providing English reading, writing and speaking time; design activities and lessons plans; maintain student records.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Executive Director of Student Services
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers and evaluates Washington Language Proficiency Test (WLPT) oral and writing/reading tests upon entry, continuation and exit of program. Contacts parents/guardians for testing/tutoring permission. Designs specific activities and lesson plans for ELL students. Maintains records of student progress related to individual and program goals.
- Collects and records pre- and post-test data necessary for student and program evaluation.
- Relates concerns and cultural differences of students and parents to program and school staff; serves as a resource person in activities intended to promote cross cultural understanding.
- Tutors individual students or groups of students in various curriculum assignments of enrichment activities; monitors and/or independently supervises student behavior in the work area; administers discipline as needed. Works either in the student’s classroom or in a pull-out setting.
- May participate in staffings when ELL students are a focus.
- Participates in parent-teacher conferences for ELL students at the request of the supervisor or parent; sets up appointments with school counselors for students and parents.
- Knows community agencies and serves as a resource to parents of ELL students.
- May participate in presentations on the ELL program at district and building meetings; explains American School System to students and parents.
- May attend workshop meetings, training sessions, conferences or other staff development or inservice activities related to ELL.
- Designs parent permission, assessment, focus of concern and teacher/student forms and letters to parents.
- Supervises paraeducators if they are assigned to ELL student during tutoring time.
- Provides ELL homework to student as requested by parent or teacher.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
School environment; requires flexibility in schedule and driving to several schools each day. Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students.
AFFILIATION: PSE-Clerical
FLSA: Covered
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
High school graduation or equivalent with training in ELL tutoring procedures and three years tutoring/ESL experience preferred.
Allowable Substitution
Advanced technical training in ELL procedures may substitute on a month-for-month basis for up to one year of the required experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Washington Language Proficiency Test.
- Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading and math.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage the curriculum and assessment portion of the district and State ELL programs.
- Ability to learn the use of a microcomputer and various software programs.
- Ability to maintain accurate files and records.
- Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to organize tasks and set priorities within established parameters.
- Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
- Ability to organize activities.
- Ability to follow instructions through to completion.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Licenses/Special Requirements
- Emergency, Substitute, or Continuing Teaching Certificate required to administer Washington Language Proficiency Test (WLPT)
- Must complete training in first aid and CPR as required by the district.
- Must have valid Washington State Driver’s license.
Updated: 06/2010