Certified Bilingual Specialist LBS2

United States·AuroraFull-Timemid

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As a LBS2/Bilingual Specialist at The Menta Education Group, you will advance student achievement among English language learners. Collaborate with the organizational curriculum team to develop a vertically aligned, research-based, and effective curriculum. Provide modeling, coaching, and staff development for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff. This is a traveling position with local travel to our schools (Chicago, Suburban Chicago and Organizational Support). Travel reimbursement is provided.

Instruct ELL students with disabilities in academic subjects.

Travel to sites to train teachers, staff, and administration in ELL curriculum, supports and interventions.

Attend IEP meetings in person/Virtual for ELL students.

Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom for ELL students; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.

Attend Curriculum Team Meetings

Supervise students, in groups or individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.

Develop and update IEP goals and progress for EL students on assigned caseload.

Monitor credits and courses required for graduation for students on assigned caseload; prepare assignments; grade assignments; prepare reports.

Contact student’s parents in case of crisis, emergency, and for general feedback

Coordinate and communicate with other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.

Have awareness of all students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic therapeutic program.

Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.

Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.

Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

ISBE PEL Endorsed or Approved for LBS2/Bilingual Specialist

Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change

Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas

Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties

Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee shall perform other reasonably related school duties as assigned by administrators. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:

Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:

https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

Compensation Information:

https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

Please refer to the "Special Education Classroom Instruction" section for this position's category.

About C.O.R.E. Academy

At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.

Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.

Students Served: PK-Age 21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.