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ENL Instructional Coach at Syracuse City School District

ENL Instructional Coach

Syracuse City School District · NY, US

5 days ago

ENL Instructional Coach

Syracuse City School District · NY, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

The Instructional Coach will support the Department of Multilingual and Cultural Education by enhancing effective instruction to meet the needs of English language learner students. The role aims to increase language proficiency and academic achievement through high-quality professional development and technical assistance. The coach will provide support in language acquisition, literacy development, instructional material adaptation, assessment, co-planning, co-teaching, and family/community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive instructional coaching to support teachers by offering feedback on lessons and assessments tailored to ELL students' needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers to implement specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.
  • Serve as a resource for identifying research-based instructional strategies and interventions to enhance ELL student achievement.
  • Deliver professional development and materials for ENL and general education teachers on topics such as literacy development, instructional strategies for ELLs, and data-driven planning.
  • Coach teachers by providing expert advice on improving lessons and units through ongoing analysis, including reviewing lesson plans, understanding curriculum scope and sequence, observing instruction, and offering feedback.
  • Conduct demonstration and modeling lessons for classroom teachers.
  • Integrate student performance data to develop meaningful supports and interventions for schools serving ELLs.
  • Utilize various assessment tools and strategies to monitor instructional content mastery.
  • Recommend best practices for supporting ELL instruction across all grade levels and schools.
  • Research and assist schools in identifying quality instructional resources for teachers and administrators.
  • Lead teacher study groups and collaborative learning teams to enhance knowledge of effective ELL instruction.
  • Collaborate with the teacher support team to develop and implement plans for struggling ELL students.
  • Demonstrate commitment to high expectations for all students, emphasizing the strengths of language learners and closing the achievement gap.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervising Director.

Requirements

  • Strong record of helping ELL students achieve academic success.
  • Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify lessons.
  • Significant experience with ELL instructional best practices.
  • Ability to effectively research, identify, and secure instructional materials and resources.
  • Available and willing to actively participate in school communities.
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the SCSD mission.
  • Experience in providing high-quality professional development.
  • Ability to plan, model, coach, and provide feedback to teachers and teams.
  • Significant experience implementing effective ELL instructional practices, designing engaging lessons, using data and formative assessment, and implementing strategies to engage ELL families.
  • Experience with building and maintaining culturally responsive learning environments.
  • Ability to model positive and healthy character traits, such as being organized, consistent, and understanding.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit; be flexible and willing to go above and beyond.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected.
  • Experience with maintaining culturally responsive learning environments that celebrate student diversity.
  • City Residents are encouraged to apply.

Skills

  • Language acquisition
  • Literacy development
  • Instructional material adaptation
  • Formative and summative assessment
  • Co-planning
  • Co-teaching
  • Family and community engagement
  • Instructional delivery strategies
  • Data analysis
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum understanding
  • Classroom observation
  • Student performance analysis
  • Assessment tools and strategies
  • Best practices research
  • Resource identification
  • Teacher study groups
  • Collaborative learning
  • Intervention planning
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Facilitation skills

Location

  • SCSD

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Minimum five (5) years of ENL teaching experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience leading other teachers to achieve strong academic results

Education Level

  • New York certification in ESOL

Salary/Compensations

  • Stipend of $8,000, in addition to the current starting salary of $59,499 for SCSD Teachers.
  • Salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement with proof of outside, related experience and college transcripts.

About the Company

  • The Department of Multilingual and Cultural Education supports buildings and expands capacity for effective instruction.
  • The goal is to increase the language proficiency and academic achievement of language learners.
  • The organization is committed to the SCSD mission and serving the SCSD community.