What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Learner District Facilitator position at Administration Building?
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, the English Learner (EL) District Facilitator would oversee, coordinate, and lead the EL teachers and paraprofessional staff to ensure district consistency and availability for any student within the district that would need EL academic services and supports as part of the district-wide framework of academic services for students that are within sub-groups determined through state and federal qualifiers. This position would provide professional development in the tiered levels of intervention within the MTSS framework and work directly with district leadership and district continuous improvement teams to provide specific services and support to help EL students within all levels of EL services. Subsequently this position would ensure all local, state and federal data collection and testing would be implemented and reported with fidelity and integrity.
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year, with 210 work days.
Description:
- Work directly with students, families, and outside agencies to support EL services
- Create and implement processes to best screen and place newly enrolled students
- Run equitable intake meetings
- Perform all WIDA compliance testing and reporting
- Evaluating and purchasing materials for EL department
- Communicate with EL families as a whole and independently regarding programming and services
- Advises develops and establishes district EL delivery and design for the purpose of increased achievement of EL students
- Maintain appropriate student records for all EL programs
- Collect, analyze and communicate student achievement data
- Plan and facilitate professional development of all personnel in best practices for English Learners
- Assist with the development and management of budgets for all EL and Migrant programs
- Serve as the district liaison between for state and local EL agencies for the purpose of reporting, staff training, and program coordination
- Serves as the liaison between the district and postsecondary institutions to seek out opportunities and programs to ensure high school graduation and to provide postsecondary options for EL and bilingual students
- Assist human resources in hiring and monitoring qualified paraprofessional staff for programming
- If grant or federal funding is utilized for programming or staffing, ensuring all compliance requirements are met and followed (i.e. Title III)
- If necessary, complete the required reporting and monitoring of federal and state grant funding required by State and Federal auditors.
- All other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
EL Teachers and EL Paraprofessionals
Qualification Requirements: 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:
Education and/or Experience:
- Michigan Teaching certificate and/or Michigan Administrative certificate
- NS or YA-YT endorsement required
- Possession of masters degree in K-12 Administration, curriculum or TESOL preferred
- Experience working with students in the K-12 system
- Experience or extensive knowledge of laws and initiatives related to Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages, MTSS, and Revised School Code
- Experience developing and delivering professional development preferred
- Excellent communication, both verbally and written
- Ability to mentor staff in the development of instructional programs and strategies
- Posses strong group process and collaboration skills