Virtual ELL Coordinator

ACCEL Schools•Lewisville, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founders Classical Academy Online (FCA Online) is part of the Founders Classical Academies network within the ResponsiveEd family of schools. Guided by the motto Scientia, Virtus, et Libertas (“Knowledge, Virtue, and Liberty”), FCA Online provides a rigorous classical education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission is to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness within a distinctly classical and character-forming environment. The ELL Coordinator primarily supports and coordinates the overall needs of the ELL. This is a supervisory role with direct reporting staff members and a reduced case load. The ELL Coordinator will assume ownership and responsibility for developing, coordinating, and supporting the overall needs of the ELL staff and school regarding ELL identification, testing, and instruction. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline required
ENL certification/endorsement
Current valid Texas teaching license
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Minimum five years’ experience as a successful teacher
ENL Certification or willingness to become certified
Track record of building positive working relationship with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, and parents
Computer literacy and proficiency
Strong data collection and analysis skill set
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree in education/educational leadership preferred
Supervisory experience preferred but not required
Experience in coaching teachers to improve instructional planning and practices is preferred

Responsibilities

Directly supervises ELL teachers
The ELL Coordinator is the first point of contact for all ELL teachers
The ELL Coordinator will work with ELL teachers to create ELL schedules
The ELL Coordinator will work with leadership to analyze and continually improve the ELL process
The ELL Coordinator will work closely with the Testing Coordinator to coordinate language proficiency screening/testing
The ELL Coordinator will ensure compliance with state ELL requirements
The ELL Coordinator will maintain accurate and complete records of those participating in the ELL program
The Coordinator will be responsible for tracking all data related to ELL
This includes data communication for state reporting
This includes maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Help identify needs for the department which may include staffing, curriculum, or supplemental resources
Handle ELL related escalations from parents and staff (phone calls, emails, text messages)
Provide targeted professional development sessions for staff that relate to ELL
Support with in-person state testing
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
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