[Lmresearch] Job announcement--WestEd: Senior English Learner Specialist

[Russell W. Rumberger]

Position Title: Senior English Learner Specialist

Reports to: Project Director
Program: Comprehensive School Assistance Program
Salary: Level H - $60,603 - $86,575 - $103,890
Date Posted: 09/22/2006
Location: Oakland, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Los Alamitos, CA
Time Base: 100%
Position No: 1877

http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/hr_pos/1877

WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, works
with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve
equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. While
WestEd serves the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah as one
of the nation's Regional Educational Laboratories, our agency's work
extends throughout the United States and abroad. WestEd has 14 offices
nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona, Southern California,
and its headquarters in San Francisco.

The California Comprehensive Center (CA CC) at WestEd is part of the
network of 16 regional centers recently established by the US Department
of Education. These centers are charged with building the capacity of
states to help districts and schools improve student achievement through
implementation of the Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

There are three priority areas for the California Comprehensive Center:
1) supporting those working to build the capacity of districts and
schools to improve student achievement, 2) building the capacity of the
state and districts to support students with special needs, and 3)
disseminating research-based and promising practices.

Position Description

The Senior English Learner Specialist position requires working in the
three priority areas listed above. This position requires using proven,
effective strategies to provide technical assistance and support to the
California Department of Education, California school districts with
sizable populations of English learners, and other appropriate entities.
The successful candidate for this position will bring a wide array of
expertise and experience in applied research, consulting, and
collaborative technical assistance regarding the instruction and
assessment of English learners, as well as evaluation and systemic
improvement of educational services for English Learners. (Note: In
addition to Oakland Office, location for this position may also be in
WestEd's Los Alamitos or San Francisco Offices.)

Responsibilities

1. Provide consultation, technical assistance, and professional
development on areas critical to implementing Title I, Title III, and
migrant programs under NCLB. Specific areas include: EL program
development and implementation; standards-based instruction and
assessment; evaluation and continuous, systemic improvement of programs
serving ELs; and the cultivation of strong internal accountability in
educational systems for EL success.

2. Participate in developing and implementing long-term strategic
initiatives to build the capacity of educators and educational leaders
at state, district, and school levels to improve instructional and
assessment policies and practices for English learners, particularly as
these relate to achieving Title III annual measurable achievement
objectives (AMAOs) and Title I adequate yearly progress (AYP).

3. Collect and analyze district and school data from multiple sources on
student and teacher demographics, academic English language development
(ELD), academic achievement in core subject matter, instructional
programs and services (including structured English immersion, bilingual
instruction, sheltered/scaffolded content instruction, and K-12 academic
ELD instruction); synthesize, summarize, and present findings to
colleagues and clients.

4. Participate in collaborative efforts with statewide and regional
organizations that support schools and districts in addressing the
educational needs of English Learners in California.

Qualifications

Masters' degree is required (doctorate preferred) in education, policy
analysis, or related social science field.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in district administration or
experience in a state department or county office of education, with
demonstrated expertise in the education of linguistic-minority children,
is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of NCLB Title I and Title III and experience with
federally funded programs; extensive knowledge of California state
regulations and policies affecting the education of English Learners
required.

Extensive knowledge and application of current research literature on
instruction, assessment, evaluation, and accountability related to
English Learners required.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems change strategies.

Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and organizations
across multiple projects.

Excellent oral communication, presentation, writing and
group-facilitation skills.

Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations; oral and
written fluency in Spanish desired.

Application Process

We invite you to apply online at www.WestEd.org/jobs or you may send
your resume, a letter of interest (specify Job No. 1877) and a list of
three references to:

Human Resources
WestEd
730 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
FAX: 415-565-3012
http://www.WestEd.org

WestEd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Positions
are open until filled.





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Russell W. Rumberger                                Phone: 805-893-2250
UC Linguistic Minority Research Institute             Fax: 805-893-8673
South Hall, Room 4724                         Email: russ at lmri.ucsb.edu
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3220                  URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu
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