04/04/2006 20620

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION ADVISOR 2

DEFINITION: This is advanced professional educational program work in the development, improvement and expansion of English language education throughout the Commonwealth.

The employee in this job is responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the Department of Education's statewide program of advisory services in the development, expansion and improvement of English language educational programs in the Commonwealth schools. Work involves responsibility for the development, review and clarification of the role and direction of English language education within the overall school curriculum; for establishing the short range goals and priorities for the English language education advisory program; and for formulating the long range objectives for English language education in the curricula of the elementary and secondary schools. The employee is responsible for planning, leading and participating in the development of English language curricula, standards and program guidelines for statewide application. The employee coordinates and oversees the work of curriculum and research specialists in identifying, developing and evaluating new approaches and innovative programs in English language education. Included in the scope of this job is responsibility for functioning in a leadership capacity with other professional, paraprofessional and clerical personnel in the development and improvement of English language education. Work at this level is distinguished from the English Language Education Advisor 1 job by the responsibility for serving as the senior departmental advisor in English language education and for providing departmental leadership in the initiation, planning and conduct of projects and studies in English language education. Work is performed with considerable independence and is subject to review by an administrative supervisor through conferences, reports and an evaluation of program results.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops objectives and definitive goals for English language education in the Commonwealth consistent with departmental priorities and curriculum objectives.

Develops and modifies the short and long range goals and objectives for English language education to meet the needs of schools.

Develops and interprets policies and guidelines in English language education for the basic education community and makes recommendations for changes in policy and standards.

Develops and coordinates new approaches in English language education and in pilot testing these approaches to evaluate their effectiveness.

Plans and coordinates the development or modification of curricula, courses and resource materials in English language education to introduce new trends, methods and practices to local schools.

Plans, coordinates and participates in providing advisory services to educational staff in the planning, development, improvement and evaluation of English language education curriculum programs.

Organizes and participates in conferences and workshops for the promotion of new developments and advances in English language education programs for local school personnel, teacher preparation staff and others.

Serves as a liaison with teacher preparation institutions, certification personnel and others in teacher education to provide advice and information on unmet local school needs.

Recommends changes in legislation and certification standards for English language education and teacher competencies to improve language programs.

Disseminates information on current practices and new developments, methods and materials through articles in journals, publications or other media and through participation in professional associations.

Coordinates and leads projects funded by other state agencies, professional associations or civic organizations to promote and support improvements in English language education.

Acts as the senior departmental specialist in providing leadership throughout the state in the diverse areas of English language education.

Works with federal, state and private agencies, organizations and foundations to obtain grants and funds for innovative and research projects.

Promotes the integration of various curriculum disciplines into interdisciplinary educational programs within local school district course offerings.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the educational philosophies as applied to the development of English language education.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and trends in English language education.

Knowledge of the different teaching methods and techniques in English language education programs and of their strengths and weaknesses.

Knowledge of curriculum planning and development in English language education.

Knowledge of research and evaluation techniques as applied to English language education.

Knowledge of the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of students at the elementary and secondary level related to English language education.

Knowledge of current literature, trends, research and new developments in English language education.

Knowledge of basic administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of motivational techniques and interpersonal relationships as applied to overseeing the work of professional specialists.

Ability to apply governmental rules, regulations and procedures related to funding innovative and pilot programs in English language education.

Ability to plan, analyze and develop goals and objectives to implement English language educational philosophies for elementary and secondary students.

Ability to apply motivational theories and techniques in leading staff to improve and expand English language education programs.

Ability to analyze new developments in English language education to identify those which merit additional study for possible implementation in local school districts.

Ability to lead and participate in the development of curricula and curriculum materials to implement new developments and techniques in English language education into elementary and secondary schools.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to plan, develop and coordinate pilot programs and research activities in English language education.

Ability to select significant facts in diagnosing language educational problems and in devising appropriate solutions.

Ability to see commonalities among varied disciplines to develop and coordinate the development of interdisciplinary curriculum programs in English language education.

Ability to identify, organize and lead varied professional communities and organizations in support of departmental and professional objectives.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year as an English Language Education Advisor 1:

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Five years of professional experience in the field of English language education, including three years of experience in public schools and two years of experience in the development and implementation of English language education curricula or programs;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of experience in public schools and two years of experience in the development and implementation of English language education curricula or programs.