The community of EBI, including the faculty and staff, is a unique and valuable asset to the school. It is with this in mind that, in addition to specific responsibilities, it is essential that all EBI employees demonstrate the following:

• Personal alignment with the EBI mission and the IB mission.

• Value for bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, international mindedness, and the cultivation of character.

• Enjoy working in a diverse, international, and collaborative school environment.

• Effective listening, speaking, writing, and presenting skills in both Spanish and English, as required.

• A positive attitude and a deep sense of professionalism.

Position Overview

The Accelerated Spanish Program Specialist is responsible for providing targeted Spanish language support to students through a pull-out instructional model. This role ensures that students at varying proficiency levels receive structured and effective language development support in alignment with EBI’s mission, IB program standards, and best practices for language acquisition. The specialist collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students thrive linguistically and academically.

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Student Learning and Social Emotional Programs and the Grade 2-8 Principal to seek ways to reach success for the most significant number of EBI learners.

• Design, implement, and evaluate an accelerated Spanish language support program for students who require additional language acquisition assistance.

• Provide individualized and small-group pull-out instruction to students based on their Spanish proficiency levels and academic needs.

• Guide the Teachers and parents through the early detection and diagnostic process and the development of the Individual Education Plan (IAP) for students who require it.

• Manage a caseload of all students with Individual Education Plans, supporting the Division Head and Teachers in achieving the necessary strategies and approaches to learning necessary for the success of each student with an IAP.

• Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed.

• Support Teachers in differentiating learning strategies to reach a wide range of learners in the regular classroom.

• Chair the Middle School student support follow-up meetings.

• Work alongside the other Learning Specialists, ensuring continuity of services across Divisions.

• Communicate student progress and language development strategies with parents and caregivers.

• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, interventions, and program effectiveness.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

In Relation to Students:

• Support the Teachers in the early detection of students with special learning needs.

• Complete preliminary diagnostics and observations to determine when to refer a student to external specialists for diagnostic testing, and then coordinate the process with the parents when it becomes necessary.

• Create/update all Individual Education Plans (IEP) once per year, generally in preparation for the following school year. Meet with teachers, guidance counselors, and parents, as necessary, during the process and collect the required signatures.

• Read, interpret, and translate educational testing into appropriate accommodations and/or interventions.

• Share the Individual Education Plan with teachers working with the students on the Learning Support caseload and monitor that the learning plans are being met. 

• Work effectively with an assigned caseload of students, providing direct support through one-to-one, small group, and push-in support as appropriate to students’ needs. 

• Facilitate small group testing for students with accommodations.

• Provide engaging, student-centered instruction that fosters language proficiency and confidence.

• Encourage and facilitate meaningful language interactions among students to enhance fluency and comprehension.

• Assess students in the Accelerated Spanish program with IB standards and language acquisition & development.

In Relation to Curriculum and Instruction:

• Collect and maintain records, goals, notes, and progress for students on caseload.

• Maintain detailed records of student progress and intervention outcomes

• Align Spanish language support with IB language acquisition goals and EBI’s curriculum.

• Develop and refine instructional materials that support accelerated language learning.

• Ensure differentiation strategies are embedded within instructional planning and delivery.

In Relation to Assessment and Reporting:

• Lead student support meetings and share information with all student learning team members (student, parent, teachers, outside professionals) as necessary to ensure learning team cohesion and support the student’s progress. 

• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress and invite their participation and questions. 

• Facilitate and coordinate communication between the family, the school, and outside service providers or agencies to effectively support students.

• Support the Division Head in reporting student progress to parents and staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Spanish, Linguistics, or a related field required

• Master’s degree in education, special education, or educational therapy is strongly preferred

• Minimum of three years experience in education 

• Experience interpreting neuropsychological evaluations, IEPs from the public school sector, and related educational assessment tools to assist with interpreting scores, implementing accommodations, allocating resources, and helping teachers and families understand their students’ learning needs. 

• Excellent writing, communication, and teamwork skills 

• Must be organized and detail-oriented and exhibit technical/computer skills as required for job performance 

• Experience in language instruction, preferably in a bilingual or immersion setting.

• Proficiency in Spanish and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.

• Knowledge of best practices in second-language acquisition and differentiated instruction.

• Experience with curriculum development, assessment strategies, and instructional coaching.

• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and families.

• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

EBI uses a salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges from $66,783 to $110,749

Application Process:

To be considered for the position, please complete an application and submit a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references, including supervisors, to Zachary Rubin (zrubin@ebinternacional.org) & Dr. Rebecca Hawley (rhawley@ebinternacional.org).

EBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply