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Job ID: 5367502

Job Description

* 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. *

LAT-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:

+ Sep 24, 2025

+ Oct 22, 2025 (LAT-F/COSE joint meeting – In Person)

+ Nov 19, 2025

+ Dec 10, 2025

+ Feb 25, 2026

+ Mar 25, 2026

+ Apr 29, 2026

+ May 20, 2026

+ Note: OMME provides substitute coverage for one registered LAT-F per school. Reimbursement is issued after verified attendance.

Stay informed of OMME updates and ML Guidance changes

Attend required LAT-F Meetings

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 on-going basis per CAO-05 Services for Multilingual Learner Students (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hmqDieAW3W7lJY-cd3LR6\_SfY6wSCtQN7wnIM0HMB4/edit#heading=h.5urghqw0nn73) (Note: Updated Superintendent Circulars for SY25-26 will be released October 31, 2025) and support your OMME liaison in explaining any reasons of non-compliance during the fall, winter, and spring compliance reports.

+ Aspen Instructions: Recording ESL Minutes, Instruction Type and Teacher (Updated Sept 2024) (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kf7GhTPulbNFXBZ05PzdT8G8K6MdRubuBNB8e1Jtqko/edit?slide=id.p29#slide=id.p29) - ESL services include scheduling, instruction type, and minutes

+ 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 Code Change Requests (EL-CCR) (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUnhf4m0CMBeTtKKMI3zVu2hGIj6iKuHmdbs0BoRBOKfe7VQ/viewform) 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, ACCESS Parent Report and Letter, etc;

+ 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, Aspen; and

+ 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 of 2025.

+ 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.

+ Facilitate completion of EL Progress Reports and send them home as needed

Implement and Disseminate Guidance on ML Services and Rights

+ Act as a liaison between OMME and school leadership in order to support the effective implementation of the school’s Multilingual Learner programming, including: BPS SEI Language Programs (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese or Multilingual); 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 in accordance with Boston Public Schools established policies and expectations as outlined per the Superintendent Circular CAO-05 Services for Multilingual Learner Students and other state and district policy documents; and

+ 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; and,

+ gather information on ESL service modifications and assessment accommodations, as appropriate, 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 including, as necessary, attending on behalf of the student’s ESL teacher if they are unavailable.

Student Language Development Assessment

+ Help administrators and ACCESS test coordinator(s) 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 (Former ML) and Opt-Out students by:

+ Disseminating Monitoring Guidance to all teachers assigned these categories of students at the beginning of each year;

+ 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 for qualifying students; and

+ Assist administrators in following up on the actions taken for students who are not making progress in English, including following the process for the reinstatement 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 the Benchmark Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) to all teachers assigned these categories of students at the beginning of each year;

+ Assisting ESL teachers in creating and storing Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) in Ellevation (where applicable)

+ Assisting ESL teachers in following up on student progress towards completion of ILP goal

+ 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 the actions taken for students who are not meeting benchmark targets in English; and

+ Ensure ILPs are appropriately stored in Ellevation.

Leads the Language Assessment Team (LAT)

+ Lead the school’s Language Assessment Team (LAT)—a group of designated staff responsible for identifying, supporting, and monitoring Multilingual Learners (MLs) both ELD levels 1–4 and Former ELs (FELs) in their 4-year federal monitoring period.

+ LAT membership may vary based on student needs and should include staff who work closely with the student, such as:

+ ESL teacher

+ Core content teacher

+ Guidance counselor, psychologist, or service provider (if applicable)

+ Special education staff (if applicable)

+ School leader

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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UoeQiJWNoGBKVM2jZ8AmTbzhGmSFXOmS7DGPKcby\_FE/edit?tab=t.0)

+ Note: The updated resource will be shared in May 2026.

Elementary School Compensation:

I n accordance with the BTU Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Language Acquisition Team Facilitator (LATF) at all schools at the elementary level shall be granted an extracurricular payment of $1,030 per every 25 ELs at their school, including K0 and K1 during the SY25-26 at their school to complete Language Assessment Team related duties. The elementary LAT-F stipend is dependent on the number of Multilingual Learners enrolled at the LAT-F’s school according to the October SIMS Report.

The stipend rates can be found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HupOyEff9JnXWtMWBxqeandQLu\_1KKs\_9LjMrT3kbA8/edit?usp=sharing) .

Please Note: For schools with over 150 MLs or K-8 schools, OMME recommends schools identify two (2) LAT-Fs: one for grades K to 5 and another for grades 6 to 8 due to the nature of the workload. The stipend amount will be split based on the number of LATFs the school has, as determined by the school leader. However, if only 1 LAT-F is identified, the single LAT-F will receive the entirety of the stipend amount.

In order to receive your LAT-F stipend for each round, eligible LAT-Fs must submit your stipend form by the deadline noted below. Please submit your stipend form to OMME using this link here (https://forms.gle/ba432wpeaFDqtGvD8) .

Expected Stipend Round Payment Cycles:

Respective Stipend Round

SY25-26 LATF Work Period

SY25-26 Deadline to Submit

Round 1

September 4, 2025 - November 26, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Round 2

November 26, 2024 - February 13, 2026

Feb 6, 2026

Round 3

February 13, 2026 - June 22, 2026*

Apr 17, 2026

*last day of school if no days are lost due to cancellations

Note: LAT-Fs are paid for active time in the role. If out on leave, you will be prorated for your time in the role. Please work with your SL to identify someone else to fulfill the role and responsibilities if you are anticipating being on leave, and the stipend will be split between you.

Secondary School Compensation:

Per the BTU Collective Bargaining Agreement, in lieu of a stipend , at the middle and high school levels, the LAT-F shall be allowed two administrative periods per week to perform the LAT-F duties.

Note: LAT-Fs will be added once their school’s leader has submitted the LAT-F selection form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT5vmXz-8sutHa7KMP3SQOLaRCrzILwIwraW9yEKJkFsUjTA/viewform?usp=dialog) .

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected].

Position Type: Central Office

Job Categories:

Instructional Support, Teacher Mentor

Student Services, Teacher Mentor

Contact Information

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: [email protected]