Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

Denton Independent School District•Denton, TX

5d•$81,977

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with ESL certification/endorsement
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
A minimum of three years of teaching experience in an ESL classroom
Leadership experience pertaining to Emergent Bilinguals

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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