Instructional Program Specialist - Re-opened

JOB TITLE: Instructional Program Specialist - Re-opened Bilingual in English/Spanish Required

WORK YEAR: Full time: 7 hours per day/12 months/210 days annually (Prorated upon hire)

START DATE: As soon as possible after interviews

AREAS OF   ASSIGNMENT: Napa County, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, and West Marin 

SALARY: Salary Schedule 4C, $232.12-$440.14 daily. Stipend for Doctorate $500 annually.

Placement on salary schedule is dependent upon how many years of full time certificated experience you have, as well as your level of education above and beyond your Bachelor’s Degree. PLEASE NOTE: PER OUR SUPERINTENDENT’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, THE BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION WILL CREDIT NEW EMPLOYEES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 11 YEARS CERTIFICATED EXPERIENCE

TO APPLY: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1264014

BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. Life insurance for employee. This position qualifies for CalSTRS retirement.

DEADLINE: This position is open until filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Area Associate Director or designee of the Assistant Superintendent, the Instructional Program Specialist is responsible for implementing comprehensive academic supplementary intervention programs in collaboration with schools and other educational agencies. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  (May include, but is not limited to the following.) 1. Supports regular and summer program implementation and delivery

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 

2. Models ELD and other instructional strategies to district personnel and other educators 3. Provides training on best practices for migrant students 4. Reviews migrant student progress with district and Migrant Education staff to modify intervention as needed 5. Provides academic instruction to migrant students 6. Collaborates and coordinates with district and community agencies to acquire services for migrant students 7. Provides guidance and technical support to staff 8. Participates in district and county meetings as appropriate 9. Makes presentations to school boards and other educational and community agencies 10. Ensures collaboration with district and categorical programs 11. Supports the implementation of Regional, State and Federal Guidelines 12. Completes and/or assists in the completion of required accountability and services reports 13. Supports parent educational activities and training, including Parent Advisory Councils 14. Direct instruction and services to pupils is no less than fifty percent (50%) of duties

 QUALIFICATIONS:

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. California Teaching Credential 2. CLAD/BCLAD Credential or Language Development Specialist or Bilingual Specialist for Bilingual Certificated of Competence, SDAIE 3. At least three (3) years certificated teaching experience

 ABILITY TO: 1. Implement instructional programs and research on instructional practices and curriculum for English Learners and migrant students 2. Utilize conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies 3. Apply federal and state legislation, initiatives, and regulations related to Migrant Education and other categorical programs 4. Organize and manage various tasks and activities 5. Develop and effectively deliver presentations 6. Provide demonstration lessons and training on best practices 7. Provide guidance and technical assistance 8. Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills 9. Analyze and interpret data to prepare and present reports 10. Travel within the Area in order to fulfill job duties and attend occasional Regional meetings 11. Apply effective oral and written communication skills in English and the language of families served 12. Work independently with minimal supervision 13. Follow verbal and written instructions in English 14. Use modern office machines including basic personal computer skills and ability to learn various software programs necessary to carry out job responsibilities 15. Function effectively in a multicultural setting 16. Work a flexible schedule to meet planned programmatic needs 17. Follow BCOE policies and procedural guidelines

 OTHER: 1. Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and verification of current auto insurance with minimum liability coverage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Occasional (less than 25%) • Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel • Ability to lift 40 pounds • Ability to carry 25 pounds • Ability to stand for extended periods of time • Ability to drive to various sites • Sufficient mobility to move around the classroom and school • Drive and use commercial transportation to visit sites throughout California

 Very Frequent (76%) • Ability to stand and move around an office • Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations. • Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing staff • Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels • Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand • Ability to operate office equipment • Ability to reach in all directions

 Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. OTHER:  1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. 2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment.  

Credential Requirement Applicants must have a valid, unexpired Clear or Life California elementary or secondary teaching credential, such as: • Multiple Subject credential with embedded EL Authorization (ELA1 or ELAM authorization codes**), or • Single Subject credential in any subject area with embedded EL Authorization (ELA1 or ELAS authorization codes**), or • Multiple or Single Subject (in any subject area) with embedded CLAD or stand-alone CLAD Certificate (S12 or ELA1 authorization codes**) • Multiple or Single Subject credentials that have bilingual EL authorizations, such as BCLAD, are also acceptable. Older bilingual authorization codes for Multiple Subject credentials are R2B4, R2B5, & R2BL. For Single Subject credentials, these codes are R1B4, R1B5, & R1BL. The new authorization code for either credential is BA**, where ** indicates the initials related to the target language. For example, authorization code BASP describes a Bilingual Authorization: Spanish). The stand-alone Bilingual Authorization Certificates will have the same codes. The stand-alone BCLAD has an authorization code of S14. The standalone Bilingual Certificate of Competence has an authorization code of S6. **Please refer to the credential document to find the authorization codes listed on your credential**

TO APPLY: Visit: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1264014 Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; (incomplete applications will not be accepted):

• Cover Letter • Resume • Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred • Copy of Credential print out from CTC: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/lookup   • Transcripts

E-mail: ddavis@bcoe.org

 Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.

**Upon offer of employment the following is required: 1.  Newly employed personnel shall present student copies of transcripts with the registrar's signature or copies of official transcripts with the registrar's signature or grade reports/credit certificates with an official seal and registrar's signature to verify initial placement on the salary schedule. 2.  Newly employed personnel shall be responsible for securing and presenting to the Human Resources Department all documentation required for unit verification and/or in support of salary schedule placement. All documentation must be received within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the initial contract. Failure to present required documentation within the thirty (30) day period will result in the withholding of salary warrants until such documents are placed on file 3. Copy of a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance.