ELD Specialist - High School (FY27)

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: High School ELD Specialist

Reports to: Director of Multilingual Education

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic ELD Specialist to join the Hudson High School community. Candidates should be able to contribute to a positive environment for student learning and involvement, embracing cultural diversity and multiple perspectives. Should have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the WIDA standards, guiding principles, and proficiency guidelines. Hold a strong belief that all students are capable of achieving and is able to provide support and feedback for a wide range of learners. Has a collegial spirit that supports the team model through collaboration and professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Committed to continuous learning, improving, reflecting, and working with students, staff and families to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Develop ESL curriculum aligned to Common Core, district, and state adopted guidelines to meet the individual needs of students.
• Provide direct ESL instruction to ELLs based on developed ESL curriculum.
• Monitor student progress using state and district-developed assessments and set student learning goals based on assessments.
• Reflect on teaching and learning using quantitative and qualitative data and make curricular and instructional adjustments based on data.
• Collaborate with English Learner Education Department colleagues to analyze student, school, and district data, and make ongoing programmatic improvements.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, and consultation to instruct ELLs in the content areas.
• Collaborate with Special Education staff to meet the needs of ELLs on IEPs and attends meetings if necessary
• Manage the identification and reclassification process including, but not necessarily limited to, evaluating home language surveys, administering family interviews, administering intake assessments, reclassifying eligible ELLs, and updating student status with District Database Specialist.
• Monitor academic progress of former ELLs and students whose families have opted out of ELL services each grading period using the district monitoring tool.
• Monitor academic progress of current ELLS by administering ACCESS testing and administering the MODEL or similar WIDA assessments.
• Prepare and send to families required communications including, but not necessarily limited to, Notification of Qualifying or Not Qualifying for LEP Status, Notification of Exiting LEP Status, and ACCESS Score Reports.
• Collaborate with District Database Specialist to maintain current data on district ELLs and immigrants.
• Comply with district, state, and federal guidelines regarding the education of ELLs.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal and work/school related information for all students and staff of the district.

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts DESE Educator Licensure in English as a Second Language for grades 5-12.
• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Master’s Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field, preferred.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferred.
• Strong knowledge base of current research about curriculum, instruction, and assessment of ELLs and the ability to apply this knowledge in daily practice.
• Fluency in a language other than English, particularly Portuguese or Spanish strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building.
• The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs. (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.).
• The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
• In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction.
• The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 10 month employee - 183 work days
• 3 personal days, 13 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/employee-information

• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the appropriate administrator in accordance with HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement and DESE regulations, 603CMR35.00.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, jnallard@hudson.k12.ma.us, 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- HR@hudson.k12.ma.us