What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Development (ELD) Coordinator position at Vista Charter Public Schools?
Salary: $103,723-$127,349 annually DOEJOB DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Associate Director of Instruction, the English Language Development (ELD)Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for EnglishLearners (ELs) to ensure equitable access to academic success. This role supports teachers,administrators, and other instructional staff by providing guidance on effective instructional practices,compliance with state and federal regulations, and culturally responsive teaching. The ELD Coordinatorplays a critical role in promoting inclusive, linguistically appropriate educational experiences formultilingual students.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Develop, implement, and monitor English Language Development programs aligned with statestandards and federal guidelines (e.g., ESSA, Title III).2. Provide instructional coaching and professional development for teachers and staff focused on ELstrategies, language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy.3. Support curriculum development and lesson planning to integrate language development acrosscontent areas.4. Analyze student achievement data, including language proficiency assessments (i.e. ELPAC), toguide instruction and identify needs.5. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal mandates related to English Learners, includingEL identification, placement, reclassification, and parent communication.6. Serve as a liaison between the district/school and families of English Learners, supporting familyengagement and access to resources.7. Collaborate with school and district leadership to align EL programming with broader equity andacademic goals.8. Provide leadership in the adoption and use of instructional materials and digital tools that supportEnglish language development.9. Other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field (Masters degreepreferred). Valid teaching credential with English Learner authorization or equivalent (e.g., ESLendorsement, CLAD, TESOL certification). Minimum 35 years of experience working with English Learners in a classroom orprogrammatic setting. Deep knowledge of second language acquisition, ELD standards, and best practices in ELinstruction. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead training and collaboratewith diverse teams. Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or coordination roles. Familiarity with multilingual programs. Bilingual (Spanish) is strongly preferred.
Salary : $103,723 - $127,349