1. Office of Language and Cultural Education P a g e | 1
Office of Language and Cultural Education
125 South Clark Street, 9th Floor  Chicago, Illinois 60603
Phone: (773) 553-1930  Fax: (773) 553-1931
Karen Garibay-Mulattieri, Chief Officer
EL Program Teacher Qualifications
 Share the vision and mission of OLCE.
 Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement.*
 Demonstrate knowledge of the CCSS, CPS Content Frameworks, WIDA, and the CPS Framework for
Teaching.
 Be a reflective practitioner, and have a growth mindset with respect to one’s own learning.
 Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
 Advocate for high-quality instruction for all ELs.
 Have high expectations, and believe that all ELs can succeed.
 Be a champion for a culture of continuous improvement and a proactive problem solver.
 Demonstrate knowledge of district policies and procedures for ELs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Program Coordination
 Coordinate administration of the required English language proficiency screeners (W-APT, MODEL-K, Pre-IPT),
and enter scores in SIM/IMPACT.
 Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to assure that ELs are placed/transitioned appropriately in programs of
instruction.
 Assist in the programming/changes in programming of ELs (High School).
 Coordinate the distribution of the CPS Notice to Parent ( NCLB Letters) generated from IMPACT/SIM.
 Collaborate with special education staff to ensure that ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and that the
service delivery model numbers are entered into IMPACT/SSM.
 Update EL profiles on IMPACT/SIM in a timely manner.
 Coordinate the administration of the ACCESS test within the designated time frame, and submit required
reports.
 Maintain records of bilingual/ESL staff participation at two required professional development activities
related to ELs per year.
 Coordinate and monitor the completion of all required documentation for all compliance visits.
 Assist the administration in the submission of all forms requested by OLCE in a timely manner.
 Attend all BLT working sessions (forums), and disseminate information among school administrators, teachers
in programs for ELs, and general education staff.
 Monitor transitioned students’ progress for two years, and provide support when needed.
 Collaborate with other staff regarding District Wide Assessment (DWA) pertaining to ELs.
 Collaborate with Dual Language (Elementary)/World Language (High School) coordinators.
Instructional
 Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding curriculum/instructional modifications.
 Assist in developing and creating standard-based (CCSS & WIDA) unit/lesson plans.
 Model/coach classroom teachers.
 Assist with the selection of interventions for ELs for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
 Assist in analyzing ELs’ work.
 Support bilingual/ESL teachers as they align instruction with the CCSS and WIDA.
 Share current research and best strategies in teaching ELs with the faculty.
Advisory
 Assist administration and teachers with ongoing communication with parents of students in a program for
ELs.
 Participate in IEP meetings, when necessary, and provide recommendation for ELs with IEPs.
 Facilitate the establishment and operation of the Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC).
 Provide input for teachers and principals regarding program implementation.
 Act as a resource for general program teachers, teachers in programs for ELs, and all other stakeholders.
 Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to programs for ELs.
 Advise the administration on ordering and distribution of curricular materials for programs for ELs.
EL Program Teacher Qualifications, Roles, and Responsibilities