District English Language Development (ELD)/Migrant Education Programs Coordinator

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The District ELD/Migrant Programs Coordinator provides districtwide leadership, coordination, and direct support for the implementation of English Language Development (ELD) and Migrant Education Programs (MEP) across Klamath County School District.

The Coordinator works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, instructional assistants, families, and district leadership to ensure English Learners (ELs), multilingual students, and migrant students have equitable access to high-quality instruction, supplemental educational services, and opportunities for academic success.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of ELD and Migrant Education programming. The Coordinator supports instructional staff, monitors student progress, facilitates professional learning, and strengthens communication and engagement with multilingual families.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Necessarily Limited To)
1. English Language Development (ELD) Program Coordination
• Coordinate and oversee districtwide implementation of ELD services for students in grades K–12.
• Support consistent implementation of district-adopted ELD curricula, instructional practices, and service delivery models.
• Collaborate with school administrators and ELD teachers to develop and monitor appropriate instructional schedules, student placements, and service plans.
• Support the identification, screening, placement, monitoring, and exit processes for English Learners in accordance with Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and federal requirements.
• Coordinate ELPA Screener and ELPA Summative assessment processes in collaboration with the District Test Coordinator and school assessment teams.
• Monitor student academic progress, English language proficiency, and progress toward reclassification.
• Coordinate the monitoring of former English Learners following program exit.
• Support appropriate services for English Learners with disabilities, including collaboration with special education staff and participation in student support meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate student information and program documentation using district student information systems and Elevation.
• Support school teams in identifying and addressing barriers to academic achievement for multilingual students.
2. Migrant Education Program (MEP) Coordination
• Coordinate the implementation of district Migrant Education services in alignment with Oregon's Migrant Education Program requirements.
• Work collaboratively with regional Migrant Education personnel to support student identification, recruitment, eligibility verification, and appropriate referrals.

• Identify and prioritize the academic and supplemental service needs of eligible migrant students, particularly students identified as Priority for Services (PFS).
• Coordinate supplemental instructional programs, including after-school tutoring, summer learning, academic interventions, and enrichment opportunities.
• Support the planning and implementation of migrant summer programming, including staffing, curriculum, student recruitment, transportation coordination, and family communication.
• Collaborate with school personnel to ensure migrant students have access to appropriate academic supports and educational opportunities.
• Coordinate services that address barriers associated with educational interruptions, mobility, language, and family circumstances.
• Maintain accurate student participation records, service documentation, and program implementation data.
• Monitor student participation, academic progress, and program effectiveness.
3. Instructional Coaching and Professional Development
• Provide instructional coaching and support to ELD teachers, instructional assistants, and classroom teachers serving multilingual and migrant students.
• Coordinate districtwide ELD Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and facilitate collaborative review of student achievement data.
• Organize and facilitate professional development related to English language acquisition, sheltered instruction, language development strategies, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Support classroom teachers in integrating language development strategies into content-area instruction.
• Assist schools in implementing effective interventions for English Learners who are not making adequate academic or language proficiency progress.
• Collaborate with district instructional coaches, interventionists, and administrators to align supplemental services with district instructional priorities.
• Promote effective use of district-adopted instructional materials and assessment tools.
4. Family Engagement and Bilingual Communication
• Serve as a districtwide resource and point of contact for Spanish-speaking families participating in ELD and Migrant Education programs.
• Communicate directly with families in English and Spanish regarding student services, educational opportunities, assessments, and academic progress.
• Coordinate parent information meetings, family engagement activities, educational workshops, and opportunities for family input.
• Assist schools in developing welcoming and accessible environments for multilingual families.
• Support translation and interpretation needs related to ELD and Migrant Education services, within the scope of the position and district procedures.
• Facilitate communication between families, teachers, administrators, and district staff.
• Encourage meaningful family participation in educational decision-making and program improvement.
• Coordinate family surveys and other opportunities to gather feedback regarding student and family needs.
5. Program Compliance, Documentation, and Monitoring
• Ensure daily program implementation aligns with applicable federal and state requirements, district policies, and approved program plans.
• Maintain required documentation related to student identification, placement, services, parent notifications, assessments, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor school-level ELD and Migrant Education implementation for consistency and effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing program information, student data, and supporting documentation for required monitoring, evaluations, and compliance reviews.
• Support accurate and timely completion of required student records and program documentation.
• Identify implementation concerns and recommend corrective actions to the Federal Programs Administrator.
• Provide regular updates to district leadership regarding program participation, student outcomes, implementation progress, and identified needs.
• Collaborate with the Federal Programs Administrator to ensure program activities align with approved grant objectives and allowable expenditures.
6. Student Advocacy and Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Advocate for equitable educational access and appropriate services for multilingual and migrant students.
• Collaborate with district departments, including Special Education, Title I-A, McKinney-Vento, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Services, and school administration.
• Participate in student support teams and problem-solving meetings as appropriate.
• Support student transitions between schools and grade levels, particularly for students experiencing educational mobility.
• Help coordinate access to academic interventions, extended learning opportunities, and other available district services.
• Build positive relationships with community organizations and agencies serving migrant and multilingual families.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, English Language Development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in English and Spanish, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Experience working with English Learners, multilingual students, and culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Knowledge of effective English language development instructional practices and student support strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidential student and family information.
• Ability to travel between district schools and program locations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Valid Oregon teaching license with an ESOL endorsement, or able to obtain.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating ELD, Migrant Education, or other supplemental educational programs.
• Experience with Oregon ELPA assessments and English Learner identification and monitoring requirements.
• Knowledge of Title III, the Migrant Education Program, and applicable federal and Oregon education requirements.
• Experience providing professional development, instructional coaching, or staff training.
• Experience working with Ellevation, PowerSchool, and student assessment data systems.
• Experience coordinating extended learning, after-school, or summer educational programs.
• Experience working with rural school communities and diverse student populations.

COMPENSATION:

• 220 day contract
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• 6% PERS paid by District