Instructional Specialist for Bilingual/ESL

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON, STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST FOR BILINGUAL/ESL
Office of Bilingual/ESL Education

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Instructional Specialist for Bilingual/ESL – Office of Bilingual/ESL Education

• Assist the Director of the Office of Bilingual/ESL Education in managing strategic initiatives within the Office of Bilingual/ESL Education related to the district’s vision for English Language Learner curriculum and instruction.
• Work with teams to investigate, filter, select and/or design programs for the varied needs of ELL populations in Newark Public Schools.
• Implement curriculum, instructional resources, and professional development in Bilingual/ESL Education.
• Assist in assessing the educational, financial, and managerial needs of schools with ELL students and ways in which the Office of Bilingual/ESL Education can help meet these needs.
• Collaborate with team members of the Assistant Superintendents, the Offices of Data & Policy, Special Education, and other NPS divisions and departments to assist in successful delivery of quality education to ELL students.
• Perform as lead in planning and managing the implementation of the district’s summer school and after-school enrichment programs for ELL students.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct staff development opportunities for teachers of ELL students throughout the school year.
• Conduct data analysis of Bilingual, ESL and Bilingual Special Education services provided to district ELL students in order to monitor and improve implementation to maximize ELL student growth and achievement.

• Passionate belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Empirically-based knowledge of the research on effective policies, strategies, and resources promoting ELL student achievement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to:
  • Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups.
  • Solicit feedback while building consensus.
  • Maintain positive relationships and build lasting coalitions of support.
  • Skillfully navigate existing political structures/systems.
• Strong goal-orientation and focus on results, thrives in achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent execution and project management skills, including ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps.

• Three to five or more years of experience with comparable work.
• At least three years’ experience planning and managing ELL after-school and summer school enrichment programs.
• Master’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• New Jersey Bilingual Endorsement and/or ESL Teaching Certificate

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEE