Coordinator III - Secondary Emergent Bilingual

Position Type:

Leading District Professional/Coordinator

Date Posted:

6/20/2024

Location:

BILINGUAL ESL

Closing Date:

07/05/2024

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Coordinator III - Secondary Emergent Bilingual

Reports to: Director - Secondary Emergent Bilingual

Pay Grade: 303

PC: 19168- 6

Duty Days: 219

Salary Range: $72,143 - $86-919

FLSA Status: Exempt

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Director Secondary Emergent Bilingual, assists the department in the planning, assessment, implementation, curriculum and the coordination of the Emergent Bilingual Program. Advances the vision of Learning and Leading in Fort Worth ISD. Supports campuses, Teachers, Principals, and District Service Center staff in implementing a coherent PK-12 strategy to support all learners with a focus on language acquisition and equity on access to grade level content. Ensures that the Learning and Leading Division practices are designed to close achievement and opportunity gaps throughout the District for Emergent Bilingual (EB), Dual Language Education (DLE), English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in order to ensure equity for language learners. Ensures appropriate support is provided to campuses through department personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Curriculum and Campus Support

• Designs Spanish and English curriculum, assessments, and supporting instructional materials to ensure language acquisition, student mastery of learning objectives and measurable improvement of academic outcomes for Emergent Bilingual (EB), Dual Language Education (DLE), English as a Second Language (ESL) learners.

• Provides direct support, including lesson planning and modeling, to classroom teachers and other campus staff who work with and are responsible for language acquisition and mastery by language learners.

• Coordinates departmental district services and support to campuses.

• Plans professional learning across the District along with other Learning and Leading personnel regarding language/instructional initiatives.

• Coordinates effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends of language learner outcomes.

• Supports the EB Department and the implementation team, to ensure joint planning, joint resource development, and optimal levels of efficiency and coherence in service delivery through maximum coordination and integration of services.

• Provides guidance, resources, and organizational structure to ensure success of the EB Department initiatives.

• Assists in communicating the EB Department strategies and objectives to internal and external stakeholders to solicit its support in realizing the mission for internal and/or external audiences.

• Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs based on needs assessments and initiates activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

• Provides guidance for inclusion of culturally relevant learning opportunities for language learners.

• Stays abreast of current research and trends in curriculum development and instruction.

• Serves as the point of contact in the absence of the Director and Executive Director.

Project Management

• Assists in development of comprehensive project plans to be shared with the Director as well as other staff members.

• Plans, develops, and coordinates parent and community outreach activities and programs that support improved student learning and academic achievement.

• Collaborates with service providers, the District and department partners to ensure coordinated, seamless programming for language learners and families at the identified schools.

• Schedules and forecasts planning for special events that publicize the organization and its language programs to the community.

• Coordinates joint planning among identified schools, agencies, funders, service providers, and other partners jointly responsible for programs in related service delivery systems.

• Coordinates with cross-functional team members to ensure that all parties are on track to accomplish project requirements in accordance with key deadlines.

• Assists with the successful analysis and submission of data.

• Assists with the development and implementation of the campus improvement plans.

• Communicates with supervisors on a regular basis concerning key issues and current projects.

• Assists Division leadership with Special Projects and other program development functions.

Monitoring and Compliance

• Prepares status reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing relevant information.

• Facilitates change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on the schedule and budget.

• Monitors progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives or programs, when applicable.

• Meets regularly with the department leadership team and campus leadership staff to analyze and interpret data and to coordinate campus activities.

• Monitors the development and implementation of effective and efficient EB assessment systems, and data collection processes, that provide a record of baseline measures and tracks longitudinal trends.

• Monitors federal and state requirements and regulations pertaining to language instructional programs, and professional development.

Professional Learning Community

• Facilitates and attends professional development and specified training to enhance skills, instructional strategies, and program management.

• Provides regular updates of program activities and services to appropriate audiences.

• Collaborates with district departments to coordinate and implement programs that support the special needs of all student populations.

• Acquires professional knowledge and learns of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.

• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.

• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of education laws, policies, procedures, and effective teaching practices for emergent bilingual students.

• Knowledge of English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs), and Linguistic Accommodations.

• Knowledge of data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Skill using various multimedia programs for formal presentations and reports.

• Skill in ESL and/or Bilingual/Dual Language program planning, development, analysis and evaluation.

• Skill in judgment and decision making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with district and outside agencies and organizations.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects, work and training related to the implementation and supervision of the Innovation campuses.

• Ability to design, organize, and track work plans, create appropriate working and decision- making processes, ensure stakeholders are engaged, and support the work itself.

• Ability to create solutions for the product and process by adapting to feedback and other constraints, such as limited data, community, voice, and phasing.

• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and District staff.

• Ability to use application software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and process professional documents.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms to a wide audience.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.

• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required;

• Master's degree from accredited college or university preferred.

• Major in Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, a related field, or significant coursework and/or professional learning related to second language acquisition preferred.

• Certification/License:

• Valid Texas Teaching Certification with ESL or Bilingual endorsements required;

• Project Management Certificate, Data Analytics Certificate; or related degree or credential preferred.

• Experience:

• 3 years' as an ESL or Bilingual/Dual Language teacher;

• 3 years' experience serving in a campus leadership role such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and/or Counselor.

• Language: Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish oral and written) preferred.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.