School Support Dual Language Programs Coordinator
School Support Dual Language Programs Coordinator
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School Support Dual Language Programs Coordinator
Position Description:
The School Support Dual Language Programs Coordinator is responsible for providing dual language instructional support to school principals and teachers including but not limited to assisting teachers in their efforts to ensure student mastery of standards and attainment of Student Learning Targets (SLTs) designing and providing professional development opportunities for teachers and principals developing standards-based assessments and providing instructional resources.
Reports To:
Executive Director of English Language Equity and Acquisition
Scope of Responsibility:
- Assists in designing writing implementing monitoring and evaluating curriculum and instructional practices in dual language and Immersion schools.
- Provides support to Human Resources and dual language/immersion school administrators in recruiting dual language teachers locally nationally and internationally.
- Collaborates with the Supervisors of World Languages with the Louisiana Department of Education to ensure district compliance with LDOE Immersion Program CODOFIL and Foreign Associate Teachers guidelines.
- Develops standards-based assessments to assist teachers in heir goal of ensuring students mastery of standards.
- Provides and develops materials of instruction for dual language/immersion classrooms.
- Coordinates and facilitates the evaluation and selection of textbooks and instructional materials.
- Assures compliance with all local state and federal regulations/policies.
- Writes or revises grants and projects as assigned.
- Provides instructional assistance to dual language schools.
- Provides professional development to staff and informs school principals of scheduled professional development sessions offered by the state and other entities.
- Collaborates with building and district administrators to assess dual language program effectiveness and develop appropriate improvement objectives for the capacity building of instructional leaders.
- Maintains connections with schools via the Administrative Update website email and scheduled visits.
- Prepares written reports and oral presentations relative to dual language Curriculum Instruction and Accountability matters.
- Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications as assigned by the Chief of Schools or Executive Director of English Language Equity and Acquisition.
Skills and Qualifications:
We seek detail-orientated independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will demonstrate and/or possess:
- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in a dual language/immersion school.
- Collaborative management style with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals to drive decision-making and results.
- High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
- Ability to organize and motivate people.
- Ability to conduct effective meetings and staff development activities.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Integrity initiative and good moral character.
- Understanding of regulations regarding the Louisiana Immersion and World Languages Programs.
- Ability to relate to students staff administration parents and community.
- Possess desirable attributes of personality enthusiasm and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with Spanish dual language curriculum instruction and assessment development on the district state or national level.
- Active affiliations with professional organizations related to scope of job responsibilities.
- National Board certification.
- Degree in subject area.
Physical Involvement:
Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing walking reaching bending lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations including locations not on the ground floor.
Compensation:
JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
