A growing number of our students and families are multilingual. Here are resources about English Language Development services, as well as tools and tips for serving multilingual families.

ESOL positions are locked and funded centrally, with the scope of work aligned to Title III requirements. Recruitment is a collaboration between the individual school and Central Office, as candidates are interviewed by the ELD Office to ensure that Title III requirements are met. Attendance at professional development provided by the ELD Office throughout the school year is expected for these staff members. All ESOL positions are locked.

• ESOL educational associate: Supports planning, development, or administration of the ELD program; provides systemic and school-based professional development; functions as a liaison between the ELD Office and schools; clarifies district policy guidelines and regulations; and supports ESOL teachers in best practices for instruction and assessment.

• ESOL teacher: Provides ELD instruction to MLs, using an instructional model based on student needs; assesses and maintains required data. 

• ESOL paraeducator: Provides instructional support to MLs; provides interpretation services; works to engage multilingual families in the school community; prepares and facilitates parent workshops.

• ESOL assessment teacher: Administers screener assessments to prospective MLs enrolled at schools that do not provide ELD service; communicates the impact of ELD eligibility to multilingual families; provides support for school-based staff and administrators regarding best practices to serve MLs.

• For more information, review ELD Staffing Fact Sheet.