<p>English Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs)</p> <p>The Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner</p> <p>Program Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the</p> <p>administration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language</p> <p>Development (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the</p> <p>education of their children. Here is the link to the ELPT nomination form available on the OLCE KC page.</p> <p>District-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the</p> <p>EL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be</p> <p>dedicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250 ELs, 100% of the ELPT</p> <p>position has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination).</p> <p>The ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are</p> <p>in classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19</p> <p>or fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the</p> <p>principal's assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the</p> <p>Principal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.</p> <p>ELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools</p> <p>around high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development</p> <p>opportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.</p> <p>English Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>? Share CPS and OLCE's Vision and Mission</p> <p>? Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*</p> <p>? Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)</p> <p>? Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs</p> <p>? Strong organizational and communication skills</p> <p>? Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs</p> <p>? Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school</p> <p>PROGRAM COORDINATION</p> <p>? Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener</p> <p>for Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of</p> <p>enrollment thereafter</p> <p>? Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen</p> <p>? Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice</p> <p>CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:</p> <ul> <li>Medical Plan Options </li><li>Pharmacy </li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision </li><li>Behavioral Health & EAP </li><li>Employee Wellness Program </li></ul> <p>Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow</p> <p>We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:</p> <ul> <li>Basic Life Insurance </li><li>Life and Disability Insurance </li><li>Pension Plans </li><li>Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) </li><li>Spot Pet Insurance </li></ul> <p>Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life</p> <p>CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:</p> <ul> <li>Paid Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>Vacation Days </li><li>Parental Leaves </li><li>Short-Term Disability </li><li>Religious Holidays </li><li>Leaves </li></ul> <p>Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.</p>