Job Description

English Language Learner (ELL) Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The primary responsibilities are to provide leadership on the ELL Team in the development, coordination, and support of curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and management of ELL program protocols and procedures. Coordinate district wide activities, disseminating and receiving information related to English Language Development; planning and implementing activities and/or special events; addressing operational issues related to their role as coordinator of ELL activities at each school site; providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, and supplies that enhance the school programs; and serving as a resource to respective school staff, providing support and guidance based on their subject area knowledge and experience. The ELL Coordinator supervises a team of teachers who collaborate with staff to co-plan, co-deliver, and individualize instruction for all students in a class; work together creatively to accommodate special needs, diversity, and educational backgrounds of the students; and overcome instructional challenges constructively. The ELL Coordinator is a hardworking, goal-oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of Learning Standards.

Direct Supervisor: Superintendent, or designee

Position Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the deliberations and classification of ELL students and leads in the planning, coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of the ELL program.
• Maintains confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law, Board policy, and the procedure of the school’s ELL education program.
• Provides thorough and timely reports, data, and information, and makes sure the ELL Department stays in compliance with federal/state rules and regulations.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, and any other meetings pertaining to ELL student achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure that general education classroom environments and learning experiences support ELL students.
• Work with administration and other ELL staff to identify staff development needs in best practices in ELL instruction and plan/deliver workshops to meet those needs.
• Supervise ELL Program teachers.
• Coordinate, schedule, and ensure ELL team administers tests and provide accommodations for ELL students on district and school-wide assessments.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of ELL students.
• May teach English language development to assigned students.
• Assist ELL team in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of ELL students. Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate ELL program curriculum.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Such goals shall be consistent with the school’s philosophy of education and its instructional goals and objectives.
• Employ appropriate ELL instructional methods and materials for meeting stated objectives.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate assessment and placement of ELL students.
• Ensure that the ELL team members assess the accomplishments of ELL students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete records as required by state and federal laws.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom behavior and procedure, maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policy.
• Participate in meetings, training, and professional development.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner always and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Skills and Qualifications:

Possess:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master of Arts degree preferred.
• Valid Arizona teaching certificate with ELL certification. Arizona Administrator or Supervisor certification preferred.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching elementary and secondary levels preferred.
• Demonstrated success in ELL education.
• Desire to continue professional development.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers, and partners, informed of critical issues, activities, and schedules.
• An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad and diverse group of people.
• I have excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks assigned.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in school environment and community.

 

Key Working Relationships in Addition to Supervisor:

Teachers, Students, Parents, Volunteers, Office Staff, Support Staff, Assistant Principal, Pri