Boston Public Schools
STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: Language Assessment Team Facilitator’s (LAT-F) (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
This is a stipended position and is only open to current, eligible, licensed BPS employees whose current job status allows them to participate in this opportunity. L AT-F Description The Language Assessment Team Facilitator (LAT-F) is a school-based educator who supports school leaders in implementing the BPS English Learner Education program. Note: Schools with 150+ ELs or K–8 configurations may split LAT-F responsibilities between two (or more) staff members. Position Requirements
ESL License, SEI Endorsement, and/or Bilingual Education Endorsement; Experience teaching ESL, SEI, TBE, Dual Language, or SLIFE; Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills; BTU Member (Note: Managerial staff are not stipend-eligible because LAT-F duties would not fall outside of the employee’s regular job duties); Preferred: At least one year teaching within the school community; and Preferred: Working knowledge of the state and district and other federal policies that govern expected services for MLs in K-12 public education, Massachusetts Ch.71A, LOOK Act, and META Consent Decree. Reports To
School Leaders and The Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) LAT-F Responsibilities
Professional Development & Guidance Updates: Attend required LATF meetings Stay informed of OMME updates and ML Guidance changes Attend any Ellevation trainings (or asynchronous trainings) Stay current via LAT-F Google Classroom and Resource Central Read and remain up-to-date on ML updates from OMME and other departments on the monthly LAT-F newsletter Share guidance and updates with school teams Advise school leaders on PD options for teachers of multilingual learners Note: LAT-Fs will be added once their school’s leader has submitted the LAT-F selection form Student Records Maintain and assist other school-based staff in maintaining accurate records on Ellevation and appropriate storage of ML and FEL documentation throughout the year in accordance with OMME guidance Input ESL services into Aspen BOY, MOY, and for new students on an ongoing basis per CAO-05 Services for Multilingual Learner Students and support your OMME liaison in explaining any reasons of non-compliance during the fall, winter, and spring compliance reports Review and manage student ML status eligibility to ensure that students are appropriately identified, leveled, and assigned to appropriate programs in order to receive appropriate services, and, if needed, submit EL-CCR requests for students whose status needs corrections throughout the year in alignment with OMME policy/guidance Send home parent/guardian notices, including Initial Parental Notification Letters for all students identified as MLs at the school site Collate MCAS and ACCESS accommodations for MLs and/or FELs and coordinate with the MCAS test administrator and ACCESS test coordinator to document them in the ELD folder, WIDA AMS, and Aspen Facilitate the service delivery determination (SDD) process for every ML at their school; working with teachers to collect progress data and determine the educationally appropriate SDD for all ELs at their school in the spring Throughout the year, collect progress data on ML students that can be used, in addition to the ACCESS scores and educator feedback, to determine the ML student’s SDD in the spring Implement and Disseminate Guidance on ML Services and Rights Act as a liaison between OMME and school leadership to support the effective implementation of the school’s Multilingual Learner programming, including BPS SEI Language Programs, Dual Language, SLIFE, Transitional and other Bilingual Education, Inclusive SEI in General Ed and/or Other Classroom Settings with ESL Help facilitate meetings with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the implementation of Multilingual Learner services Provide guidance and support to school leadership in regards to scheduling of Multilingual Learner services per policies and expectations Coordinate with COSE to hold at least one joint planning meeting to discuss ML services and processes; complete the Student Data Checklist form for all MLSWD; gather information on ESL service modifications and assessment accommodations to be reflected in EdPlan for each student In collaboration with COSE, ensure that MLWD students have an ESL representative present at their IEP meetings as necessary Student Language Development Assessment Help administrators and ACCESS test coordinators organize the participation of all ML students in ACCESS testing Facilitate the administration of DESE Pre-K Identification Screening Tool for K0/K1 students and input assessment results into ELLevation Facilitate the administration of WIDA Kindergarten Screener and input assessment results into Aspen Collaborate with other teachers in examining assessment data to inform ML student instruction Monitoring Procedures Assist school leader in establishing monitoring procedures for progress monitoring of FEL and Opt-Out students by disseminating Monitoring Guidance to all teachers Assist as needed in the scheduling and attendance of required monitoring meetings for qualifying students Record monitoring meeting data in Ellevation and assist other teachers in recording monitoring meeting data in Ellevation Assist administrators in following up on actions for students not making progress in English, including reinstitution of ELE services for FELs LOOK Act Benchmarks Monitoring Assist school leader in establishing procedures for progress monitoring of MLs not meeting English Proficiency Benchmarks by disseminating ILPs and assisting ESL teachers in creating and storing ILPs in Ellevation Fall Winter Spring NOTE: Exact dates and guidance TBD Assist in reporting the results of students who are not meeting benchmark targets to OMME Assist administrators in following up on actions for students who are not meeting benchmark targets Ensure ILPs are appropriately stored in Ellevation Leads the Language Assessment Team (LAT) Lead the school’s Language Assessment Team (LAT) to support Multilingual Learners in their 4-year federal monitoring period LAT membership may vary and should include staff who work closely with the student (e.g., ESL teacher, Core content teacher, guidance counselor, psychologist, service provider, school leader, special education staff as applicable) Other
Advise school leader on appropriate Title I expenditures for multilingual learners in accordance with federal META consent decree Complete the OMME End of Year Checklist for your school Ex: SY24-25 EOY Checklist Questions and Resources; updated resource to be shared in May 2026 Compensation
Elementary School Compensation:
In accordance with the BTU Collective Bargaining Agreement, the LAT-F at elementary level shall be granted an extracurricular payment of $1,030 per every 25 ELs at their school, including K0 and K1, during SY25-26 to complete LAT-F duties. Stipend amount is dependent on the number of MLs enrolled at the LAT-F’s school (as per October SIMS Report). Details and rates published elsewhere. Please Note:
For schools with over 150 MLs or K-8 configurations, two LAT-Fs are recommended (one for K–5 and another for 6–8). The stipend will be split between LAT-Fs as determined by the school leader; if only one LAT-F is identified, that person receives the full amount. Eligible LAT-Fs must submit stipend forms by the specified deadlines. Submit to OMME using the stipend form link provided. Deadline information is issued per round as noted by LAT-F leadership. Secondary School Compensation:
At middle and high school levels, LAT-Fs receive two administrative periods per week to perform LAT-F duties in lieu of a stipend. LAT-Fs will be added once their school’s leader has submitted the LAT-F selection form.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate retaliation or bias-based harassment. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.
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This is a stipended position and is only open to current, eligible, licensed BPS employees whose current job status allows them to participate in this opportunity. L AT-F Description The Language Assessment Team Facilitator (LAT-F) is a school-based educator who supports school leaders in implementing the BPS English Learner Education program. Note: Schools with 150+ ELs or K–8 configurations may split LAT-F responsibilities between two (or more) staff members. Position Requirements
ESL License, SEI Endorsement, and/or Bilingual Education Endorsement; Experience teaching ESL, SEI, TBE, Dual Language, or SLIFE; Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills; BTU Member (Note: Managerial staff are not stipend-eligible because LAT-F duties would not fall outside of the employee’s regular job duties); Preferred: At least one year teaching within the school community; and Preferred: Working knowledge of the state and district and other federal policies that govern expected services for MLs in K-12 public education, Massachusetts Ch.71A, LOOK Act, and META Consent Decree. Reports To
School Leaders and The Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) LAT-F Responsibilities
Professional Development & Guidance Updates: Attend required LATF meetings Stay informed of OMME updates and ML Guidance changes Attend any Ellevation trainings (or asynchronous trainings) Stay current via LAT-F Google Classroom and Resource Central Read and remain up-to-date on ML updates from OMME and other departments on the monthly LAT-F newsletter Share guidance and updates with school teams Advise school leaders on PD options for teachers of multilingual learners Note: LAT-Fs will be added once their school’s leader has submitted the LAT-F selection form Student Records Maintain and assist other school-based staff in maintaining accurate records on Ellevation and appropriate storage of ML and FEL documentation throughout the year in accordance with OMME guidance Input ESL services into Aspen BOY, MOY, and for new students on an ongoing basis per CAO-05 Services for Multilingual Learner Students and support your OMME liaison in explaining any reasons of non-compliance during the fall, winter, and spring compliance reports Review and manage student ML status eligibility to ensure that students are appropriately identified, leveled, and assigned to appropriate programs in order to receive appropriate services, and, if needed, submit EL-CCR requests for students whose status needs corrections throughout the year in alignment with OMME policy/guidance Send home parent/guardian notices, including Initial Parental Notification Letters for all students identified as MLs at the school site Collate MCAS and ACCESS accommodations for MLs and/or FELs and coordinate with the MCAS test administrator and ACCESS test coordinator to document them in the ELD folder, WIDA AMS, and Aspen Facilitate the service delivery determination (SDD) process for every ML at their school; working with teachers to collect progress data and determine the educationally appropriate SDD for all ELs at their school in the spring Throughout the year, collect progress data on ML students that can be used, in addition to the ACCESS scores and educator feedback, to determine the ML student’s SDD in the spring Implement and Disseminate Guidance on ML Services and Rights Act as a liaison between OMME and school leadership to support the effective implementation of the school’s Multilingual Learner programming, including BPS SEI Language Programs, Dual Language, SLIFE, Transitional and other Bilingual Education, Inclusive SEI in General Ed and/or Other Classroom Settings with ESL Help facilitate meetings with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the implementation of Multilingual Learner services Provide guidance and support to school leadership in regards to scheduling of Multilingual Learner services per policies and expectations Coordinate with COSE to hold at least one joint planning meeting to discuss ML services and processes; complete the Student Data Checklist form for all MLSWD; gather information on ESL service modifications and assessment accommodations to be reflected in EdPlan for each student In collaboration with COSE, ensure that MLWD students have an ESL representative present at their IEP meetings as necessary Student Language Development Assessment Help administrators and ACCESS test coordinators organize the participation of all ML students in ACCESS testing Facilitate the administration of DESE Pre-K Identification Screening Tool for K0/K1 students and input assessment results into ELLevation Facilitate the administration of WIDA Kindergarten Screener and input assessment results into Aspen Collaborate with other teachers in examining assessment data to inform ML student instruction Monitoring Procedures Assist school leader in establishing monitoring procedures for progress monitoring of FEL and Opt-Out students by disseminating Monitoring Guidance to all teachers Assist as needed in the scheduling and attendance of required monitoring meetings for qualifying students Record monitoring meeting data in Ellevation and assist other teachers in recording monitoring meeting data in Ellevation Assist administrators in following up on actions for students not making progress in English, including reinstitution of ELE services for FELs LOOK Act Benchmarks Monitoring Assist school leader in establishing procedures for progress monitoring of MLs not meeting English Proficiency Benchmarks by disseminating ILPs and assisting ESL teachers in creating and storing ILPs in Ellevation Fall Winter Spring NOTE: Exact dates and guidance TBD Assist in reporting the results of students who are not meeting benchmark targets to OMME Assist administrators in following up on actions for students who are not meeting benchmark targets Ensure ILPs are appropriately stored in Ellevation Leads the Language Assessment Team (LAT) Lead the school’s Language Assessment Team (LAT) to support Multilingual Learners in their 4-year federal monitoring period LAT membership may vary and should include staff who work closely with the student (e.g., ESL teacher, Core content teacher, guidance counselor, psychologist, service provider, school leader, special education staff as applicable) Other
Advise school leader on appropriate Title I expenditures for multilingual learners in accordance with federal META consent decree Complete the OMME End of Year Checklist for your school Ex: SY24-25 EOY Checklist Questions and Resources; updated resource to be shared in May 2026 Compensation
Elementary School Compensation:
In accordance with the BTU Collective Bargaining Agreement, the LAT-F at elementary level shall be granted an extracurricular payment of $1,030 per every 25 ELs at their school, including K0 and K1, during SY25-26 to complete LAT-F duties. Stipend amount is dependent on the number of MLs enrolled at the LAT-F’s school (as per October SIMS Report). Details and rates published elsewhere. Please Note:
For schools with over 150 MLs or K-8 configurations, two LAT-Fs are recommended (one for K–5 and another for 6–8). The stipend will be split between LAT-Fs as determined by the school leader; if only one LAT-F is identified, that person receives the full amount. Eligible LAT-Fs must submit stipend forms by the specified deadlines. Submit to OMME using the stipend form link provided. Deadline information is issued per round as noted by LAT-F leadership. Secondary School Compensation:
At middle and high school levels, LAT-Fs receive two administrative periods per week to perform LAT-F duties in lieu of a stipend. LAT-Fs will be added once their school’s leader has submitted the LAT-F selection form.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate retaliation or bias-based harassment. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.
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