Multilingual Language Education District Coordinator

COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the DY website.

All internal applicants who are interested in this position should apply within ten days of this posting.

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website.

SUMMARY:  The MLE Coordinator will have a positive impact on Multilingual Learner students' achievement by supporting teachers, principals, and district staff to maximize the effectiveness of our instructional practices. The MLE Coordinator serves a critical role as the WIDA ACCESS coordinator, instructional coach, and professional development provider for the district.  The MLE Coordinator exhibits a deep understanding of second language acquisition theory and acculturation, and its impact on the social and academic development of Pre-K- 12 ML students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead, assist, support:  Program Development 

• Participate in district-based teams such as DYIT and DYLC to promote collective leadership.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Central Administration, Directors, and Building Principals to deliver clear and consistent expectations for instructional excellence and accountability.
• Provide recommendations for Title III Grant funds and other grant funding monies as allocated to support the MLE program.
• Increase the capacity of school leaders to supervise, guide, and evaluate the delivery of ELD and SEI curriculum through professional development and consultation.
• Participate in and/or facilitate building-based PLCs, district-wide.

• Participate in the MLPAC organization to support and strengthen family and community partnerships. 

   

Lead, assist, support: Instruction 

• Work with teachers in classrooms, guiding educators in reflective and purposeful instruction for all MLs through professional development and coaching sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan lessons and model effective instruction.
• Advocate for rigorous academic preparation for all MLs.
• Help teachers implement new practices with alignment to WIDA standards.
• Provide professional guidance and support for teachers or teams of teachers.
• Curate and share technical materials aligned with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Conduct consistent classroom observations and provide feedback to support teacher growth and instructional alignment with WIDA Standards, SEI instructional practices, MA Frameworks, and High-Quality Instructional Materials.
• Model continuous learning through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. to keep current with current trends and research related to teaching English as a Second Language.

• Promote the integration of technology for English language proficiency development.

   

Support, assist: Assessment and administrative tasks 

• Serve as the ACCESS Coordinator for the district.
• Ensure timely implementation of all MLE time-related tasks, including the facilitation of Opt Out meetings with parents and guardians.
• Ensure compliance in scheduling and monitoring the administration of the Online Screener, WIDA MODEL, ACCESS for ELLs, MCAS, and other required assessments for ML students.
• Maintain and update the Ellevations platform by inputting ACCESS and Benchmark scores, maintaining accurate student data, remaining current in regard to platform changes, and creating and generating required documents.
• Support teachers in the development of formative assessment tools for English language development for use within the ESL and SCI classroom.
• Engage in data review cycles with teachers, principals, and district staff to improve instruction.
• Support progress monitoring cycles for students not making effective progress.
• Collect and analyze assessment results to develop and track targeted instruction/support for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts Department of Education Educator's Certification in Teacher, English as a Second Language
• Highly Qualified Teacher with Master's Degree:  TESL, ESL, Applied Linguistics
• 5 years of classroom teaching experience in ESL,  and experience managing  MLE Programs
• Experience facilitating adult training, planning and organizing professional development
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and able to take initiative in order to work independently and interdependently
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to students and staff, and excellent collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders
• Deep understanding of  WIDA Standards, SFL, ACCESS for ELs, MCAS, Edwin Analytics, and standards-based instruction
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT: 

Dr. Katherine B. Watts, Director of Multilingual Learfner Instruction
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: (508) 398-7618