Coordinator - School Improvement K-12 ESOL

Bibb County School District • Macon, GA

53d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, the ESOL Coordinator will coordinate and manage all English as a Second Language programs and related activities; providing information and guidance to teachers and schools, implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards; developing goals and strategic plans; and providing supervision as needed and/or assigned. The ESOL Coordinator will work with other leaders in the Teaching and Learning Department to help the Bibb County that academic School District dramatically accelerate student achievement.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a Master's degree, or above.
• ESOL endorsement is required.
• Minimum of (5) years of successful school-level experience working with English Language Learners is required.
• Experience in using instructional technology is required.
• Experience with EL screener tests and reporting is required.
• A strong understanding of Georgia's ESOL requirements related to testing, reporting, and support.
• An understanding of how ESOL support affects FTE funding.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete assignments and reports, along with preparing presentations for the public.
• Ability to balance several job functions at one time and work under a heavy work load.
• Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.
• Valid GaPSC certification in the field of Education
• Valid Georgia ESOL endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates the district EL student screening and reporting process.
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Department to determine the placement of ESOL teachers within the district to meet support requirements.
• Facilitates the ESOL materials adoption process.
• Collaborates with the Professional Learning Department to provide appropriate training for ESOL teachers.
• Facilitates ESOL curriculum development centered on the district's school improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of ESOL initiatives.
• Ensures that ESOL support is aligned to GaDOE guidelines and regulations.
• Exhibits a knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic commitment to continuous student improvement with a focus on the district's instructional priorities.
• Attends all instructional committee meetings and Board meetings.
• Reports to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning regarding instructional management data & progress toward meeting goals.
• Provides instructional support and assistance to schools through classroom observations and regular meetings with administrators and ESOL teachers.
• Assists schools with their continuous improvement plan regarding EL student achievement through the use of various sources of data.
• Keeps informed of State Board of Education policy and standards related to ESOL instruction and reporting and ensures that local policy and practices are being implemented.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers' Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support