Multilingual Coordinator

Multilingual Coordinator JobID: 4743

Position Type:

Administration - District Level/Bilingual/ESL Coordinator

Date Posted:

5/14/2024

Location:

Calvary, Round Lake, IL

Date Available:

07/01/2024

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Multilingual Coordinator

The Multilingual Coordinator is and administrative position reporting to the Director of Multilingual Education and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. The Multilingual Coordinator will assist and work in collaboration with the Director of Multilingual Education and other administrators to support and coordinate

multilingual educational programs in alignment with the district's vision and mission to advance learning for all students while ensuring compliance to state and federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the assignment and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

1.Understands and supports dual language programs, WIDA standards, biliteracy and second language acquisition and upholds research-based approaches to literacy, language, and content learning

2.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of state and federal multilingual regulations and policies

3.Communicates and collaborates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, families and students

4.Understands characteristics of individuals with diverse language needs

5.Collects and interprets data in order to determine the eligibility for language services, student placement, and progress towards meeting state-defined English language proficiency criteria

6.Assists in the organization and oversight of assessments for multilingual students across the district, including but not limited to, language proficiency tests, state and local assessments and manages a data collection system

7.Analyzes student data in multilingual programs within and across schools and reports findings to administrators and teachers so they can make informed decisions regarding programs and instruction

8.Collaboratively supports the development, review, and revision of multilingual programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including standards documents, curriculum guides/learning progressions, course outlines, and instructional materials and resources

9.Establish and manage a consistent, on-going data collection system for assessment data, including both standardized and local assessments.

10. Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of multi-tiered systems of support for dual language and English language development programs

11. Observes instruction and provides feedback to multilingual educators to facilitate instructional improvement and to identify professional learning needs

12. Develops, coordinates, and provides professional development to support effective programming and instruction for multilingual students

13. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required

14. Assists in the preparation of the department budget

15. Coordinates summer school programming for multilingual students, including the development of curricula and necessary instructional materials and supplies, and supports building administrators in the selection of key personnel

16. Perform other duties as assigned

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The following identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for the Click or tap here to enter text.(this is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties).

1.Ability to maintain open communication and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators at all grade levels to foster team cooperation and problem solving to ensure progress towards goals

2.Ability to coordinate multiple district-wide programs and develop workable implementation plans and communicate change effectively

3.Ability to interpret data, identify performance gaps, and design solutions to improve student achievement

4.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

5.Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to foster cultural acceptance and appreciation among staff

6.Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

7.Ability to work independently, stay focused on tasks, and assume responsibility for assigned projects and duties

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Teaching License

• State of Illinois Administrative Certificate

• Spanish Bilingual Education Endorsement required

• English as a Second Language Endorsement required

• Experience in an administrative role preferred

• Teaching experience supporting multilingual learners and dual language/bilingual programs required

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Individuals appointed to these assignments must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the assignment.

Reports To:

This job assignment falls under the direction of the Director of Language Acquisition.

Starting Salary: This position falls under salary group 7

Position Classification: FLSA Designation: Administration Non-Exempt

May 13, 2024

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Starting Salary: $92,984

Application Procedure:

Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx