Job Title:  ESL Coordinator                                                                 Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Bilingual/ESL Executive Director                                       Pay Grade:  Admin Pay Grade 5

Dept./School: Bilingual and ESL Department                                         Days: 227

Primary Purpose:  To ensure that every teacher has the skills and instructional strategies to facilitate differentiation and modification for Emergent Bilingual students; to coordinate the district’s ESL program; to collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate the  ESL program and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Principal Certificate (preferred)
• Bilingual and/or ESL Certified

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Knowledge of bilingual and ESL programs
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, but not required
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and public speaking in English
• Knowledge of TEKS, STAAR, ELPS, TELPAS and state/federal accountability

Experience:

• Experience creating and presenting professional development
• Experience with computer technology and software
• Involvement with parents and students
• Community and/or school involvement
• Minimum five years successful bilingual and/or ESL classroom teaching

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinates instructional and curriculum services in ESL Program to meet students’ needs;
• Monitors district and program initiatives to meet the needs of Emergent Bilingual students and to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching/learning process;
• Attends state and district trainings involving program compliance and updates;
• Monitor program compliance and coding to ensure accurate PEIMS reporting.
• Provides district-wide staff development sessions for meeting the needs of Emergent Bilingual students in all instructional settings;
• Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs;
• Actively collaborates with academics and assessment departments to develop district assessments;
• Plans and implements identification procedures (assessment, placement, and evaluation tracking) for all limited English proficient students.
• Coordinate summer school learning and implementation for Emergent Bilingual students in the ESL program;
• Assists and supports teachers and campus administrators in planning the overall instructional program for Emergent Bilingual students, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and use of technology;
• Serves as consultant to the LPAC on special education ARD committee meetings for Emergent Bilingual students;
• Supports campus principals, instructional consultants, counselors, and teachers to meet the specific individual needs of Emergent Bilingual students and works to improve the course of studies related to ESL programs;
• Involves students, parents, and others from the community in serving the ESL program as volunteers, advisors, and aides; serves as a parent and community liaison.
• Communicates district curriculum, instructional practices, accomplishments, goals, and new directions to parents and the community and solicits their input;
• Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for educators; and
• Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned.
• Collaborate with staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review.
• Monitor the use of academic resources and digital tools for alignment and effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of district Academic and Accountability initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Participate in campus visits to assess Academic and Accountability implementation and provide support
• Collaborate with departments such as, but not limited to, Special Educations, Academics, CCMR, Accountability, CTE, to ensure equity and coherence.
• Maintain consistent communication systems across elementary and secondary campuses and bilingual/ESL teams.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  

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Salary : $80,987 - $114,161