Coordinator II - English Language Learners

Coordinator II - English Language Learners

• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Proviso West High School
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Approval

Division / Department
:
Administration – Special Payroll
Classification (FSLA):
Full-time, Exempt
Position Group
:
Administration
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours
*: 260 Days (12 – Month)
Union Membership
: NA

Reports to:

Superintendent, Coordinator I - English Learners, Bilingual Education and World Languages

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.

Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• 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
• 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
• Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
  :
  Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Five years of experience working in EL programming.
• Experience with language acquisition and instructional strategy for EL students in a public education setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.
• Knowledge of language acquisition, and its application.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills in working effectively with individuals and groups.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of curriculum, instructional methods, and theory.
• Desire to serve as a team player.
• Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including work as directed outside of the school calendar.
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

• 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.
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