Coordinator II - English Language Learners **Anticipated

Coordinator II - English Language Learners Division

The English Language Learners (EL) Coordinator II is responsible for providing direct and indirect program support to administration, teachers, and program support staff to provide consistent and effective services for students in the district who speak a language other than English. The English Learners Coordinator advocates for the needs of EL students at the building level by attending department meetings and sharing strategies to support English language development.

The English Language Learners Coordinator assists Building staff in the development and implementation of high-quality instruction and curricular programs to support English Language learners.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education/Training:
  Master's Degree or higher in an education related field
• Licensure:
  Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a high school level endorsement
• Endorsement:
  Certification in English as a Second Language, and/or Bilingual/Bicultural certification.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in high school, accomplished, experienced educator and leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements the EL program requirements as directed by the District EL Administrator
• Provides program support to facilitate language acquisition
• Plans quarterly meetings of EL staff
• Plans semesterly meetings of Bilingual Education Paraprofessionals and orientate new paraprofessionals to the position
• Develops professional development for staff to meet the needs of EL students in the school
• Supports the District EL Administrator with Title III Consolidated application(s)
• Collaborates with EL teachers regarding student and programmatic needs
• Reviews Program Evaluation and Reclassification forms
• Meets regularly with the District EL Administrator
• Attends required Title III meetings
• Collaborates with District EL Administrator to evaluate and select program materials to support English Language Learners
• Assists EL teachers in connecting with resources to support language instruction
• Serves on district committees to advocate for the specific needs of EL students
• Plans family outreach events for English Language learner families
• Facilitates the District ordering and administration of EL assessment in conjunction with the District EL Administrator
• Advocates for the needs of EL students and their families
• Attends professional development offerings as available
• Performs other related duties as assigned.