Multilingual Program Coordinator

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re‑engagement programs are supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

Multilingual Program Coordinator (MLPC) at Acceleration Academies serves as both a Content Coach and program coordinator for multilingual learners. This dual role combines direct instruction with specialized program management to ensure our Graduation Candidates (GCs) who are Multilingual Learners (MLs) receive appropriate support, assessment, and instructional accommodations in accordance with state and federal requirements.

• Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs
• Create a welcoming environment for MLs and their families
• Plan and deliver content area instruction in individual and group settings
• If certified in a content area, may be asked to serve as the teacher of record to address high school graduation requirements for students
• Monitor GC progress toward course completion and content mastery
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to gauge GC academic progress
• Demonstrate skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision‑making
• Apply knowledge of IEP, ESE, and ELL accommodations
• Document assistance with annual goals, short‑term objectives, benchmarks
• Participate in appropriate meetings for ML students
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities for individual and groups of GCs
• Participate in the development and success of GC data meetings, Professional Development workshops, and other school/community events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Work closely with the GC support team to develop learning pathways, behavior, and transition plans
• Develop incentives to improve GC academic achievement
• Participate in academy meetings and other community events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Complete all required WIDA training modules and certifications annually
• Maintain WIDA Secure Portal access and complete the annual Non‑Disclosure User Agreement
• Coordinate WIDA AMS (DRC) access for staff who complete required training

• Process Enrollment Surveys to identify potential ML students
• Screen potential ML students using South Carolina‑approved English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments
• Complete screening within the required time frames:
  • 30 calendar days of enrollment at the start of the school year
  • 14 calendar days for students who enroll after the start of the school year
• Enter student screener scores in Ellevation
• Create parent notification letters in the MLP platform
• Enter the required 30‑day parent notification date in Power School

• Create and maintain Individualized Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for all ML students
• Update the MLP tab in Power School with accurate information including:
  • Program Service Delivery Models
  • First Record of MLP Services date
• Obtain and document all stakeholders’ signatures for ILAPs
• Process parent waivers when applicable while ensuring students still participate in required assessments
• Coordinate the annual ACCESS for ELLs and ALT ACCESS for ELLs assessments

• Maintain communication with ML families in their preferred language
• Provide resources to ML families and ensure they understand their rights
• Coordinate translation and interpretation services as needed

Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred

Licensure: A South Carolina teaching certification with an ESOL endorsement (REQUIRED)

Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)

Skills: Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills

Passion: A deep commitment to helping at‑risk…