Coordinator of ELL Services

The Coordinator of ELL Services reports to the Principal/School Director of the assigned CHP School and is responsible for ensuring the school's programs and curricula are implemented to English Language Learners in order to maximize student learning experiences and increase the achievement of LEP students

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is an explanation of the duties of Coordinator of ELL Services.  It includes the major highlights of the requirements of the position.  There should be a clear understanding that the duties outlined below are not all-encompassing.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned to Coordinator of ELL Services as required.

1. Facilitates the development of a detailed ELL program improvement plan.

2. Coordinates an annual ELL comprehensive program evaluation and completes associated state reports.

3. Assists in the development and administration of an annual limited English proficient student, parent survey.

4. Create monthly/quarterly newsletter for ESOL students/families (if possible); ESOL Program brochure; ESOL Program Quick Facts Sheets.

5. Determines, develops and implements an effective staff development program related to language acquisition and effective instructional practices for LEP learners.

6. Provides demonstration lessons to teachers of ELL.

7. Provides consultation for regular classroom teachers concerning best practices to work with their students in classrooms who are limited English proficient.

8. Continuously monitors the progress of identified Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.

9. Provides leadership, continuity and compliance with federal and state law.

10. Supports and supervises an educational program designed to assist students to become self-sufficient in English as soon as practical. 

11. Maintains the official program records and statistics of all ESOL students.

12. Coordinates the administration of testing for ELL students; order tests and labels, create testing schedules, organize tests, package and label completed tests. 

13. Track which students who qualify for Spanish version of PSSA tests. 

14. Communicates to parents via telephone calls, meetings, and correspondence that have been translated into the primary language of the parent. 

15. Facilitates the translation of written English materials into Spanish and supervises the translation into other languages as required. 

16. Assists LEP students with school registration, parent conferences, and home learning skills. 

17. W-APT new ESOL program students 

18. Monitor exited ESOL students and formally exit ESOL students who meet requirements.

19. Create and present monthly professional development for the assigned CHP Schools’ teaching staff and ESOL/ELL Teachers. 

20. Conduct weekly meetings with ESOL teachers and provide support inside and outside their classrooms 

21. Monitor ESOL teachers' instruction and use data to help ESOL teachers drive classroom instruction.

22. Track data associated with ESOL students including; total numbers by grade, breakdown by WIDA levels, certified ESOL instructors at the assigned CHP Schools, and yearly progress of students. 

1. PROFESSIONALISM

   1. Interpersonal/Teamwork

1. Maintains positive and professional relationships with colleagues, children, and parents.

2. Contributes as a team member and actively collaborates with others to meet the mission and goals of CHP Schools and its Affiliate Charter Schools.

1. Work Habits

1. Knowledgeable and supportive of CHP Schools and its Affiliate Charter Schools’ policies and procedures, including those in the Policy and Procedure Manual, and implements them consistently.

2. Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and standards pertinent to their work and demonstrates compliance.

3. Demonstrates integrity by striving for safe and effective service delivery, as well as accurate, timely, and complete documentation.

4. Contributes to maintaining a culture of safety, collaboration, and customer service for all internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to students, parents, colleagues, and visitors.

5. Reports to work, as well as all meetings and appointments, in a timely manner.

6. Dresses appropriately and professionally based on scheduled activities of the given day.  Strives to serve as a role model to clients.

1. Professional Development

1. Participates in individual supervision as scheduled by the supervisor.

2. Accepts and follows suggestions, directives, and requests to perform additional duties willingly and flexibly.

3. Consults their supervisor or others, as appropriate, for collaborative problem-solving.

4. Exercises sound judgment, knowledge, and creativity in decision-making.

5. Takes on personal development and building a learning environment.

6. Completes and demonstrates competency in all mandatory training as identified by the organization including knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.

7. Participates in additional training as identified in supervision or by external licensing, contractual, and accreditation organizations.

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.

1. Education, Training, and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in Education; Master's degree preferred 

2. Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred 

3. 4 years of experience

1. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. Pennsylvania English as Second Language Certificate required

1. Ongoing Training and Credentialing

1. Meets all ongoing requirements as identified by the Human Resources Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The Coordinator of ELL Services will work indoors, outdoors, on and off campus with frequent stressful situations.

2. There is a 37.5 hour plus work week that includes occasional weekend and evening work.