Coordinator of ESOL - Secondary

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Coordinator of English for Speakers of Other Languages - Secondary

Department: Academic Programs

Reports To: Director of Student Access of Opportunity

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Calendar: All 12 Month Staff

Salary Scale: Administrative Salary Scale

Job Summary and

Purpose:

The coordinator provides leadership, alignment, and coordination of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for Stafford County Public Schools. As a member of a multidisciplinary team of instructional leaders, the coordinator will identify and develop evidence-based instructional resources to support the development, implementation, and coordination of the school division’s ESOL curricula and professional growth opportunities. The coordinator serves as a content specialist and a resource for school administrators.

In that role, the coordinator will use their role as a bridge between the Department of Academic Programs and schools to help Stafford Schools achieve the student learning goals identified in the division strategic plan.

• Collaborate with the EL Team in writing the Title III, Part A Grant.
• Develop methods and procedures for compliance with district, state, and federal laws and regulations including all pertinent information for Title III, Part A, Dear Colleague Letter, and all other relevant EL regulations.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with internal and external personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining Title III/ESOL services and programs.
• Conduct and assist in the evaluation of the EL program and needs assessment.
• Comply with legal, administrative and/or financial requirements for local, state and federal mandates.
• Develop, review requests, and administer the internal ESOL budget.
• Provides direction to EL teachers in the development of teacher schedules and implementation of programs.
• Develop and provide professional learning opportunities in the area of ESOL and compliance.
• Provide pedagogical expertise and targeted technical support in the area of EL services and Tier 1 Instruction.
• Collaborate with principals to improve the quality of EL instruction at their schools and provide targeted support to meet building needs and build local capacity, based on data analysis.
• Support building leadership teams to develop, implement, and evaluate progress towards school improvement plans.
• Support and coach school-based EL teachers and other school-based staff to address challenges with curriculum implementation.
• Participate in professional learning communities, develop additional communities of practice, and perform classroom visitations and consultations.
• Contribute to the development of course templates within the division’s learning management system that provide model unit plans and student learning modules aligned to adopted sequencing, pacing, and instructional resources.
• Organize and lead EL educators in the development, regular review, and revision of EL curriculum and pacing guides.
• Analyze EL data to inform division decision making.
• Contribute to division-wide orientation for new teachers and administrators.
• Improve and expand student academic program opportunities and access for ELs.
• Provide input regarding the provision of EL courses in the Division Program of Studies ensuring vertical alignment between elementary, middle, and high school.
• Work in collaboration with other departments to meet the needs of all EL students.
• Represent where appropriate, the school division in the work of regional, state, and/or national curriculum associations and study groups.

Master’s degree in Education- ESOL required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and exemplary relevant experience will be considered.

Five (5) or more years’ experience as an EL classroom teacher with demonstrated success supporting student academic growth.

Experience at the building or division level as an instructional leader, such as service as a department chair leader of a professional learning community.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Title III Compliance as it relates to serving El's and their…