(Name-mce) ListServ ELL Position NWREL Portland OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Program Advisor—English Language Learners (ELL)
Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning
Position #07-05

http://www.nwrel.org/personnel/07-05.html

Description

The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) improves
educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing
research and development assistance in delivering equitable,
high-quality educational programs. NWREL is a private, nonprofit
corporation which has served the Northwest region since 1966 as its
Regional Educational Laboratory under contract with the U. S.
Department of Education, as well as other federal, state, and local
agencies and organizations.

The ELL Program Advisor will be part of a team to provide training and
technical assistance, particularly in support of state, district, and
school efforts to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind
Act. NWREL's Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning (CCTL) works
with state departments of education, intermediate educational service
agencies, local school districts, and other agencies to ensure that
every child in the region has equal access to the highest quality
education and an opportunity to meet challenging content and
performance standards.

Duties

The ELL Program Advisor will be responsible to the CCTL Senior Program
Director and will:

*	Participate in efforts to design, develop and implement training
materials and programs
*	Develop and disseminate information, reports, and publications to
schools, educators, parents, and policymakers on improving academic
achievement, closing achievement gaps, and encouraging and sustaining
school improvement
*	Work with state departments of education and agencies to identify
needs and coordinate technical assistance services
*	Provide assistance to states, districts, and schools in the
administration and implementation of programs under the No Child Left
Behind Act
*	Contribute to the development of funding proposals
*	Complete other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

*	Masters degree in education, with specialty in bilingual education
or ELL preferred
*	At least five years K-12 teaching experience
*	Knowledge of second language acquisition research and theoretical frameworks
*	Knowledge of valid and effective teaching methods and assessment
tools for use by teachers and administrators in core academic subjects
(math, science, reading, language arts) with English language learners
*	Knowledge and understanding of the No Child Left Behind Act and its
implications for the teaching of English language learners
*	At least three years experience in designing and providing effective
professional development for educators
*	Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; excellent oral
and written communication skills
*	Experience working with diverse communities
*	Ability to travel by air or car and spend periods of time in the
field with clients

Compensation

Starting salary range: $ 40,300 - $54,700 per annum, plus a benefits
package that includes vacation, generous employer paid retirement,
medical, dental, life insurance, transportation benefit, and
opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Applications

Please submit your résumé and letter of application to the NWREL Human
Resources Office. Interviews will be conducted after internal
screening. In letter of application, please reference Position # 07-05
and how skills match the specific qualifications listed above.
Applications may also be submitted by electronic mail to
nwrelstaffing at nwrel.org. Apply to:

Apply to:

Human Resources Office
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
101 S.W. Main Street, Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97204
FAX: (503) 275-0660

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minorities and Women Encouraged to Apply