Bilingual Education Resource Specialist at Lansing… · Lansing

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a Bilingual education Resource Specialist. The Bilingual Education Resource Specialist assists with accelerating English language acquisition and proficiency in the academic content areas of Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies. This role provides additional instructional support to assist with second language acquisition, bridging cultural gaps and acculturation into the US educational system to Multilingual Learner students at low incidence schools district wide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient in Swahili and English

Language Requirements

• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Written and verbal proficiency in an additional language such as Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with multilingual learners and multilingual families

• Basic understanding and working knowledge of WIDA standards and proficiency levels

• Ability to maintain standards of professional conduct including attendance and punctuality

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and principals at schools with low incidence of Multilingual Learners to create small groups based on English proficiency levels and provide targeted supplemental curriculum-based pull-out support services
• Form relationships with students, families and teachers to create safe spaces for growth
• Consult with teachers and other school staff around intercultural communication to ensure protocols and processes are inclusive to newly arrived populations
• Facilitate and encourage a learning environment that fosters successful social and academic experiences related to language proficiency and acculturation processes
• Maintain accurate student records for communication purposes to provide wrap around support to enhance English Language acquisition and monitor student data to demonstrate needs, growth and success
• Work collaboratively with school staff to provide opportunities that support the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and communication development needs of program participants
• Be knowledgeable of a variety of instructional practices and work with individual students to identify what services are necessary to promote their success at school
• Maintain professional and clear communications amongst all staff included in the education of students on caseload
• Utilize Ellevation and Synergy to manage student information
• Report to Director of Special Populations
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
• Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).