JOB TITLE:        Specialist, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
 
REPORTS TO:  Coordinator, ESOL
 
DEFINITION:  Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the Office of ESOL in both academic and services capacities.  Supervises professional staff including ESOL resource teachers.  Assists in the development and implementation of ESOL curricula and professional development activities.  Collaborates across content areas for curricula and professional development.  Supports Title III programming and compliance.  Performs other duties as assigned.
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 
Plans and supervises activities related to the design, implementation, and assessment of ESOL curricula PreK – 12.
 
Visits schools for formal and informal observations of ESOL classes and content classes containing ELs (English Learners).
 
Helps to plan and lead system-wide professional development related to ELs.
 
Manages, plans, and evaluates summer programming for English Learners.
 
Facilitates partnerships with internal and external partners to support English Learner programming.
 
Supports scheduling of ESOL teachers at the elementary level.
 
Manages Title III programming including extended year and extended day programs.
 
Ensures the alignment of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) curriculum to World-class Instructional Design & Assessment (WiDA) Standards.
 
Ensures the compliance of the BCPS ESOL program with state, federal, and Board of Education regulations and policies.
 
Identifies research-based strategies to support instruction in ESOL classes.
 
Attends Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) briefings related to ESOL, Title III, and WiDA testing.
 
Conducts annual and regular training on WiDA assessments. 
 
Contributes to the identification and selection of appropriate textbooks, instructional materials, and digital resources. 
 
Provides support and training to teachers and department chairs working with ELs. 
 
Completes all reports required by MSDE including annual Limited English Proficiency (LEP) report and those related to Title III.
  
Collaborates with the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment on the collection, coding, aggregation, and analysis of data related to ELs and EL achievement.
 
Evaluates the performance and professional growth of ESOL resource teachers. 
 
Performs other duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience: 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a related field.
Five years of successful teaching or related experience.  Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience related to ESOL education.
 
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of second language acquisition, dual language immersion and English language development. 
Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices in ESOL and other content areas. 
Technology facility and understanding of the role of technology in the ESOL classroom.  
Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Knowledge of and skill in data analysis especially in student achievement and gap analysis.
Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
Fluency in a second language preferred. 
 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office or classroom environment.  Work includes travel to school sites and the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19
 
FLSA:             Exempt
 
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System
 
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested. 
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement
 
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:  EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).  There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students.  Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Homer McCall,II
Director of Staffing
(CASE, TABCO, & Non-Represented)
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: hmccall@bcps.org