English Learner (EL) Curriculum and Parent Engagement Coordinator

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

***This is a Grant-Funded non-tenured position continued employment under the terms of this grant is contingent upon continued funding***

English Learner (EL) Curriculum and Parent Engagement Coordinator

Department: English Learner

Unit: Professional and Administrative Exempt

Wage: Compensation range listed is based on an average 1-15 years of experience

Grade 104 specific pay is based on actual relevant years of experience

Direct Supervisor: Chief Area Instructional Leader (Quadrant)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the English Learners (EL) Executive Director the EL Curriculum and Parent Engagement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the implementation of district models for teaching and learning of English-to-English Learners (EL) by using gold standard curriculum materials for English Learners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee implementation of the district approved curriculum and resources for English Learners.
• Oversee implementation of district models for teaching and learning of EL and continue to refine the plans as
• Implement districtwide Second Language initiatives PreK-12.
• Lead the Summer School EL Program in the planning design and monitoring of the Assist in the implementation of research based best practices for EL students districtwide.
• Ensure that all language centers are aligned with the districts instructional model (Literacy Continuum).
• Coordinate selection & purchase of appropriate instructional materials to support instruction of EL according to District standards and procedures.
• Interface with community agencies involved in the resettlement of refugees.
• Coordinate efforts with other EL and Migrant Staff in expanding opportunities for parent involvement and trainings.
• Assist and plan EL districtwide parent meetings and Family Literacy c Communicate with parents of English Learners regarding their progress in the program (including WIDA proficiency).
• Provide training for summer school staff.
• Provide support and training to PreK-12 principals and staff as needed in conjunction with Itinerant EL Content Focused Literacy Coach.
• Support all new staff in meeting the needs of EL students.
• Develop training program for paraprofessionals involved with EL students.
• Stay current as to scientifically research practices impacting the education of EL.
• Participate in district wide training.
• Lead Professional Learning Communities.
• Coach PreK-12 staff as needed on the implementation of research based best practices and strategies for EL students including SIOP.
• Develop rubric to monitor progress of EL by building principals in conjunction with Office of Assessment & Evaluation.
• Coordinate the identification assessment placement and provision of services of all PreK-12 students with a Primary or Home Language Other Than English (PHLOTE) eligible for language support.
• Assist schools in monitoring exited EL students.
• Review and analyze student data (e.g. WIDA attendance writing prompts NWEA attendance discipline) and develop appropriate action plans for students.
• Participate in Child Study Teams as needed.
• Participate in the Districts Bilingual Diagnostic team.
• Create and chair an EL Proficiency Team to support decision-making and program improvement to include administrators parents community members and staff PreK-12.
• Participate in internal and external data reviews.
• Participate in Instructional Council.
• Collect and share data on the progress of EL students.
• Be able to use technology to support training and classroom instruction.
• Coordinate efforts with Human Resources in the identification recruitment and selection of bilingual/ESL staff.
• Participate in the Districts PreK-12 Principal meetings.
• Other duties as assigned and as allowed by grant funding and by the Executive Director of PK-12 Instructional Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in education and Teacher certification with an ESL endorsement may also have Masters in TESOL.
• Has been trained in the SIOP Instructional Model.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in administration.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Work experience in an educational setting.
• Strong EL curriculum background and undrstanding.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups (cooperative).
• Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.
• Provides demonstrated evidence of leadership and positive relationships with staff students parents and community.
• Spends his or her time and the time of others on whats important; focuses on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder the accomplishment of a goal.
• Provides demonstrated evidence of GRPS Guiding Principles: Ethical Behavior Openness Service Productivity Accountability and Capacity.
• Demonstrates desire to communicate effectively with diverse populations and understand the students we serve.
• Demonstrated the ability to build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; has a style and charm that immediately puts others at ease and disarms hostility.
• Demonstrates the ability to assign responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process progress and results; designs feedback loops into work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data review process and experience with collaboration.
• Ability to contribute as a team member on district initiatives and planning teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in education including Data review process M-STEP.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or