English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
● Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
● Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
● Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
● Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
● Strong organizational and communication skills
● Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
● Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school
PROGRAM COORDINATION
● Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener
for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of
enrollment thereafter
● Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen
● Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned
● Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated
versions on the Employee Intranet
● Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service
delivery model numbers are entered accurately in SSM
● Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner
● Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports
to Student Assessment (e.g., Not Tested Reasons)
● Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD
sessions
● Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews
● Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL
summer program enrollment, etc.)
● Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and
general program staff
● Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to
ensure additional supports and interventions can be provided if needed
● Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate,
particularly around using appropriate EL testing accommodations
English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
● Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission
● Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*
● Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)
● Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs
● Strong organizational and communication skills
● Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs
● Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school
PROGRAM COORDINATION
● Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener
for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of
enrollment thereafter
● Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen
● Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned
● Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated
versions on the Employee Intranet
● Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service
delivery model numbers are entered accurately in SSM
● Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner
● Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports
to Student Assessment (e.g., Not Tested Reasons)
● Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD
sessions
● Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews
● Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL
summer program enrollment, etc.)
● Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and
general program staff
● Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to
ensure additional supports and interventions can be provided if needed
● Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate,
particularly around using appropriate EL testing accommodations