ESOL Coordinator

Overview

Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive ESOL program; training and coaching staff in the use of effective, research-based methodologies leading to English proficiency development and the academic success of ELLs participating in problem-solving programmatic determinations. Identifying staff developmental needs of the school and providing staff development and follow up coaching related to English language proficiency development as part of the problem-solving process; and expanding relationships with school and community groups to help ELL’s reach their highest potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates student progress and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
• Provides an initial professional development session during pre-service week for all faculty.
• Conducts ongoing professional development as needed and directed by the principal.
• Ensures compliance with District requirements:
• Tests and documents all students as per the result of Home Language Survey within the statutory timeline.
• Completes all testing and documentation required for the beginning of the school year.
• Ensures TERMS/SIS updated by providing IMT with all required information monthly.
• Reviews and maintains Ellevation/District ELL Database updated and monitors requirements daily, including but not limited to parent communication and meetings.
• Maintains all Blue Folders updated with all the required documentation.
• Student/Parent Service:
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Creates/maintains/provides ESOL flyers on recurring issues/topics for parents and/or students.
• Offers parent events as directed by the principal.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Accepts and incorporates feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively engages in professional development opportunities.

Employment Schedule

10 months, full-time

Benefits and Compensation

• Base Salary
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retention Stipend
• Enrollment Incentive Stipend
• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision
• Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Sick, Personal
• Employer 401K Match (2.5% of Base Salary)

Total Possible Compensation Package: $57,187.50

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including oral presentations, written skills, active listening skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the school.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional and, helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to be at work consistently, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of or eligibility for valid teaching certification.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Franklin Academy

Franklin Academy is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com). Franklin Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.