Instructional Strategies

Utilizes effective language instructional strategies.
Implements procedures involving students with the maximum time on task.
Uses effective and innovative techniques to motivate student/teachers interest/enthusiasm for the subject.
Uses effective and innovative techniques to motivate teachers for continued growth
Facilitates retention of learning.
Adjusts instruction to facilitate student/teacher mastery.
Provides prompt and specific feedback to students and teachers on both their work.
Provides opportunities for all students and teachers to apply knowledge or practice skills.

Instruction

Presents subject matter in a clear, precise, coherent, and logical way to teachers and students.
Communicates objectives, purpose, value and relevance of lessons as appropriate.
Communicates appropriate, competent knowledge of subject matter with confidence and accuracy.
Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson content and/or learning activity.
Frequently asks questions of relevance, clarity, and variety.
Frames questions at different cognitive levels/differentiates instruction.
Provides appropriate responses, equitable response opportunities including use of complete sentences to maximize language access.
Promotes positive relationships among students by modeling.

Instructional Environment

Provides a learning environment that is positive, provides a growth mindset, promotes diversity, and allows for innovation and successful failures.
Communicates enthusiasm for learning and teaching. Interacts with all students, regardless of ability level, disability, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Will embrace all students with empathy and enthusiasm.
Articulates and maintains classroom behavior systems conducive to learning.
Models professional courtesy and respect in manner and dress.
Encourages students to deal with varying degrees of success, failure, self-control, and responsibility.

Professional Responsibilities

Meets professional responsibilities outlined in policy.
Engages in professional self-development.
Provides professional development to site and department staff
Is accessible to students, staff, and parents.
Maintains and communicates accurate records of special reports including but not limited to all ADE audit paperwork within Synergy and during audits.
Works cooperatively to plan curriculum and improve instruction.
Demonstrates ethical and professional practices in working with students, parents, colleagues, and student records.
Makes use of school resources and takes care of all school property and equipment.
Is open to change, growth and innovation in the classroom and work environment.
Assesses student performance and models assessment protocols to staff/students
Supports staff development in knowledge of ELP standards and assessment expectations
Reviews data with staff and trains on instructional best practices tailored to need
Support Department Director with department paperwork and student records

Goal Setting and Professional Experience

Works toward achievement of school and District goals.
Knows school and district goals for the current year.
Follows guidelines and procedures recommended for achieving goals.
Works with building administration to individualize goals by identifying objectives, activities and criteria.
Supports administration in governing student conduct.
Knows school expectations for behavior and attendance.
Enforces school policies, rules, and procedures in the classroom, on campus, and at school-related activities.
Develops and communicates expectations and consequences for student conduct in the classroom.
Complies with Arizona Revised Statutes, District policies, federal laws and regulations, and administrative guidelines.
Is informed and follows District policies, procedures and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned by the building administration, department, or District Administration

Multilingual District Specialist (2026-2027)