Coordinator II - English Language Learners Anticipated

Proviso Township High Schools•Forest Park, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Learners (EL) Coordinator II is responsible for providing direct and indirect program support to administration, teachers, and program support staff to provide consistent and effective services for students in the district who speak a language other than English. The English Learners Coordinator advocates for the needs of EL students at the building level by attending department meetings and sharing strategies to support English language development. The English Language Learners Coordinator assists Building staff in the development and implementation of high-quality instruction and curricular programs to support English Language learners.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher in an education related field
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a high school level endorsement
Certification in English as a Second Language, and/or Bilingual/Bicultural certification.
Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in high school, accomplished, experienced educator and leader
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Nice To Haves

General Administrative endorsement or Principal Endorsement
Five years of experience working in EL programming.
Experience with language acquisition and instructional strategy for EL students in a public education setting.
Knowledge of language acquisition, and its application.
Ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
Excellent leadership and facilitation skills in working effectively with individuals and groups.
Knowledgeable in the areas of curriculum, instructional methods, and theory.
Desire to serve as a team player.
Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including work as directed outside of the school calendar.
Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

Implements the EL program requirements as directed by the District EL Administrator
Provides program support to facilitate language acquisition.
Plans quarterly meetings of EL staff.
Plans semesterly meetings of Bilingual Education Paraprofessionals and orientate new paraprofessionals to the position.
Develops professional development for staff to meet the needs of EL students in the school.
Supports the District EL Administrator with Title III Consolidated application(s).
Collaborates with EL teachers regarding student and programmatic needs.
Reviews Program Evaluation and Reclassification forms.
Meets regularly with the District EL Administrator.
Attends required Title III meetings.
Collaborates with District EL Administrator to evaluate and select program materials to support English Language Learners.
Assists EL teachers in connecting with resources to support language instruction.
Serves on district committees to advocate for the specific needs of EL students.
Plans family outreach events for English Language learner families.
Facilitates the District ordering and administration of EL assessment in conjunction with the District EL Administrator.
Advocates for the needs of EL students and their families.
Attends professional development offerings as available.
Performs other related duties as assigned.