Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs                      
Dept. /School: Division of Curriculum, Instruction & Staff Development / Bilingual/ESL Department
Pay Grade: Admin/Professional – 4

MINIMUM SALARY:  $81,977
DUTY DAYS: 230 days per year

 
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Bilingual /ESL Compliance Coordinator will ensure provisions of services for Emergent Bilingual students in meeting the federal, state, and local guidelines. Designs and conducts program audits, prepares reports, supervises school level reporting as well as record keeping procedures and assist school administrators with school-level programming.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Master’s Degree preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate with ESL certification/endorsement
 
Special Knowledge/Skills Preferred:

• Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide programs
• Knowledge of federal/state mandates and compliance issues
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Knowledge of best instructional practices and varied needs of Emergent Bilinguals
• Ability to implement changes based on program review
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with bilingual parents and students in both English and Spanish
• Successful leadership and professional staff development experience pertaining to Emergent Bilinguals
• Strong technology skills
• Commitment to professional growth, learning, and serves as an effective professional role model

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in an ESL classroom 
• Leadership experience pertaining to Emergent Bilinguals
            

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Implement procedures and coordination of the identification, placement, services, monitoring, and exiting from the bilingual/dual language/ESL education program process, including review of student data and student testing
• Compiles, maintains, and stores all physical and digital reports, records, and documents required
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local policy of Denton ISD
• Works with campuses to ensure that all digital documentation of LPAC meetings and student folders are in compliance
• Audits bilingual/ESL LPAC records for accuracy
• Assists administrators and teachers to provide emergent bilinguals with appropriate courses by identifying the level of language acquisition and ensuring linguistic accommodations are documented through the LPAC process
• Promotes involvement and understanding of the ESL/Bilingual programs for the purpose of meeting the ongoing needs of, and encouraging participation in the ESL/Bilingual programs and related course offerings
• Assists with the coordination of services and articulation between the secondary and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with directors, supervisors and principals on a regular basis
• Develops, conducts, and/or arranges staff development sessions on the LPAC process
• Assists to collect and analyze data, particularly state assessments, regarding the achievement of students and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs. Share with staff the results of state and other assessments

• Develops and coordinates an ongoing evaluation of the bilingual/ESL program for the purpose of ensuring that student needs are met while maintaining program and federal, state, and district guidelines
• Communicates effectively with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community about the emergent bilinguals, program’s goals, expectations and initiatives
• Plans and conducts parent meetings, including parent advisory committee and LPAC review meetings
• Works synergistically with other team members, central staff, and campus-based staff
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the director

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.
 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.  Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.  Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. 

APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.