DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

STAFF DEVELOPER – HIGHLY QUALIFIED SHELTERED INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST (HQSI)(GRANT FUNDED)

The Staff Developer provides training related to effective instruction for Douglas County School District teaching and administrative personnel and assists with the organization and coordination of activities associated with the Center.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

The trainer will afford high-quality, on-going professional development in the area of HQSI (Highly Qualified Specialized Instruction) to classroom teachers, parents, paraprofessionals and administrators.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, who will annually evaluate the Staff Developer’s performance.

SUPERVISION NEEDED

Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.  The staff developer is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in planning and organizing training, follow-up, and site-level support activities.  Work is reviewed through a developmental supervision plan and conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Staff Developer shall be primarily responsible for the following functions:

-          Conducts training workshops/ sessions/ programs in the area of Highly Qualified Sheltered Instruction to classroom teachers, parents, paraprofessionals and administrators.

-          Coach content and ESL teachers in modifying and differentiating instruction and assessment for English Language Learners.

-          Coach HQSI trained teachers through site-visits, co-planning, co-teaching, and site-based HQSI follow-up support meetings and trainings.

-          Demonstrate and model lessons for ESL classroom and content-area teachers using HQSI techniques.

-          Assist school-base and district-wide Data Based Decision-making Teams to interpret and use assessment data to improve instruction for English Language Learners at risk of not responding to provided interventions.

-          Attend district-wide Data Based Decision-making Team meetings.

-          Continue professional growth and strengthen professional teaching knowledge, skills, and strategies through attending ongoing workshops, seminars, and conferences.

-          Establish and maintain positive working relationships with District staff members and fellow staff developers.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Frequent contact with teachers, site administrators, central office, and other school personnel.  Contact with  outside vendors.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Typical office environment, training lab, and school sites.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Successful teaching experience and the ability to offer effective instruction to adults.

Basic knowledge associated with effective instructional techniques, curriculum development and assessment.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Five years progressively responsible experience in teaching English Language Learners; a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in ESL or TESOL;  experience in staff development or training of peers or other adults; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certificate with ESL certification issued by the State of Nevada;  a Master’s Degree;  possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver’s license.