ELL Specialist, Term of Project

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Oversee virtual instructional programs tailored for students with ELL requirements

• Regularly consult with learning coaches and students to facilitate the successful completion of instructional programs

• Engage in all phases of the ILP process

• Collaborate with educators and district professionals to ensure compliance of the ELL program with federal and state laws

• Provide virtual instruction utilizing technology

• Deliver instruction to students in grades 4-12, across Language Levels 1-4

• Manage and offer instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a caseload of students

• Identify and assess potential ELL students

• Create, write, and assist in implementing ILPs

• Organize WIDA testing schedules

• Complete necessary ELL DOE state reporting tasks

• Evaluate assessments and tests, prepare progress reports, and hold parent conferences

• Communicate with parents and learning coaches about ILP objectives and student requirements

• Collaborate with teachers to design specialized instruction for students with ELL needs and possible learning challenges

• Provide direct services through web conferencing software as necessary

• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct ILP-related meetings online

• Assist teachers and learning coaches in developing and executing program modifications and strategies for ILP students

• Handle paperwork, documentation, and processes for the ILP procedure

• Monitor students who have exited LEP services during the monitoring period

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school's Education Management System

• Aid in state testing and coordinate accommodations as required by ILPs

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in ELL (K-12)

• Valid Tennessee ELL certification

• Familiarity with Title III policy

• Residency in Tennessee

• Strong technological proficiency, particularly with Google and Microsoft Office products

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Customer-oriented mindset

• High level of adaptability

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Track record of being a team player

• Willingness to occasionally travel for state testing events, which may involve overnight stays

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits available to eligible employees can be viewed on the Prospective Employee Benefits Page - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES