DLI Language Acquisition Specialist (LAS) 26-27 SY

District FocusNorth Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of a DLI Language Acquistion Specialist (LAS) for the 26'-27' school year. The individual selected for this position will work within a Dual Language Immersion Program and will be biliterate in English and Spanish. Bicultural applicants are encouraged to apply.We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.District Mission: "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready."NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.usApplication Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:Letter of interest;Current Resume;Three (3) recent letters of referenceCopy of your Oregon Teaching LicenseCopy of Unofficial College Transcripts SALARY:$46,665-$93,402 (non-PERS)$49,643-$99,362 (PERS)Job Purpose Statement/s:The DLI Program Specialist is a strategic leader responsible architecting, implementing, and scaling the district's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) system. This role balances visionary alignment (connecting DLI to district-wide goals) with systemic infrastructure (creating handbooks and protocols) and instructional coaching. The Specialist ensures a cohesive K-12 pathway that results in high academic achievement and the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy for all participating students.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Qualifications & Licensure:Education/Licensure: Valid Oregon Teaching License (TSPC) with an ESOL Endorsement and/or Bilingual Specialization.Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in a DLI setting. Preference given to candidates with experience in program design or curriculum development.Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Spanish (Written and Oral).Knowledge: Deep understanding of Oregon's ELP Standards and the Early Literacy Success Act (SB 1068) as well as current research on best practices within dual language immersion programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESVision Architecture: Co-define a multi-year DLI roadmap that aligns the "Three Pillars of Dual Language" with the District's Strategic Plan and Oregon's Equity Lens.District-Wide Advocacy: Serve as the primary ambassador for the DLI program, articulating the "value proposition" to the Board, administrators, and non-DLI staff to ensure the program is integrated rather than siloed.Master Planning: Co-author the District DLI Handbook, codifying policies for student recruitment, language allocation (e.g., 50/50 or 90/10), and program entry/exit criteria.Vertical Articulation: Co-design the K-12 "Biliteracy Pathway," ensuring elementary curriculum builds the necessary linguistic stamina for secondary DLI coursework.Data Systems: Co-develop "Multilingual Learner Profiles" to track student growth for students in the DLI program across both languages, utilizing statewide and district assessments.Compliance & Reporting: Establish workflows to meet Oregon Division 22 and Title III requirements, ensuring all bilingual services are documented and state-compliant with support from building administrators and district directors.Resource Curation: Build a centralized system for vetting and procuring culturally authentic instructional materials in both English and the partner language with support from building administrators and district directors.DLI Committee: Facilitate and coordinate district DLI committee meetings using the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (CAL).Job-Embedded Coaching: Facilitate non-evaluative coaching cycles focused on scaffolded content instruction and The Bridge (cross-linguistic transfer pedagogy).PLC Facilitation: Lead DLI-specific Professional Learning Communities, shifting the focus from "what we are teaching" to "how students are acquiring language" through data analysis.Professional Development: Co-design district-wide training to support staff understanding of the DLI program.Demonstration Teaching: Regularly model high-leverage strategies (e.g., translanguaging, Constructing Meaning, etc.) within the classroom setting.Tiered Intervention: Build, lead, and support teachers and assistants for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention groups for students requiring targeted support in either English or the partner language.Community Engagement: Co-design and facilitate bilingual "Family Cafés" to educate parents on biliteracy development and program expectations. GENERAL PERFORMANCE and WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTSPerform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the North Wasco County School District and enhances learning.Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following a schedule.Observe laws, district policies and procedures, professional standards, and reasonable requests by proper authority for this position.Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populationsConfer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.