Language Assessment Coordinator RB 15-248

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Summary

Title:	Language Assessment Coordinator RB 15-248
ID:	2253
Department:	Multilingual Education
Location:	Other
Division:	Instructional
Type:	N/A

Description

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 15-248                                                                       LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
APRIL 22, 2016

                                                                                NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

                                                      LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (2)

APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district web site at http://www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree
Candidates must be employed as a probationary or tenured teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools and hold a valid New York State teaching certificate and have a bilingual extension or TESOL certification.
Candidates must be proficient and fluent in English and one of the top six languages (Spanish, Karen, Burmese, Arabic, Somali, or Nepali),
Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults.
Candidate must have extensive computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Candidates must have received training on administering the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) and must have prior experience administering the NYSITELL
Final selections will be based on successful interview.
Candidates must have completed three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience. In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, consideration will be given to the candidate’s coursework, experiences in the area of assessment of ELL student, data management, and data analysis.
A strong knowledge of second language acquisition, research based instructional strategies for working with ELLs, cultural consideration, technology, and a fundamental understanding of the federal and state laws governing programs and services for ELLs, including CR Part 154, CR Part 117, and Title III regulations is required.
Candidates must have demonstrated leadership skills and experiences

DUTIES:

Responsible for the screening, identification and placement of ELLs as per CR Part 154
Conduct individual interview
Member of the Language Proficiency Team
Administer various assessment including but not limited to the NYSITELL, SIFE Oral Questionnaire, MLD, etc.
Provide high quality parent orientations
Translate documents
Organize and manage all information of students tested
Generate reports
Complete necessary data entry and maintenance
Daily data management and analysis
Conduct professional development trainings on CR Part 154, cultural awareness, etc.
LAC Coordinator acts a leader in the screening, identification, and placement of ELLs at CRC and has a central function in the organization of the LAC.
Maintains contact with the Supervisor of Multilingual Student Placement, Director of Central Registration, Multilingual department, school principals, ENL and Bilingual teachers, Registration Cultural Aides, etc.
Ensure compliance with CR Part 154
Ensures that CRC staff possess all relevant information, documentation, keeps up to date and informs all staff of recent changes, developments, and regulations.
Assists in setting up the systems and process to ensure compliance to CR PART 154 as it pertains to the screening, identification, and placement of ELLs
Maintains accurate records of all students
Oversees the implementation of all assessments
Assists staff with acculturation and intercultural understanding
Assists in examining ELL data and identifying areas of improvement
Assists and maintains a budget for LAC materials, ELL needs, etc.
Registers, participates in, and sets up training for staff
Works collaboratively with the all departments at CRC (Special Education, McKinney Vento, Registration, Health Related Services, etc.)
Coordinates partnerships and maintains communication with various partnerships and external agencies (resettlement agencies, cultural organizations, courts, etc.)
Assists the Supervisor of Multilingual Student Placement in implementing special initiatives that support ELLs
Able to identify and articulate the various instructional programs available in the district
Maintain LAC subpage of the CRC district website
Ensures effective communication with parents in the language and mode best understood by the parent/ guardian
Intensively monitors data to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the LAC
Reviews and analyzes student diagnostic data to assist in determining the appropriate school placement
Performs other such duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or arise due to the nature of the position

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials, certifications, and a personal interview.

SALARY:                         Teacher daily rate based on BTF contract

FUND #:                        Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:                  MAY 5, 2016


                                                                                          DR. KRINER CASH,
                                                                                            SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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