Newcomer Program Advisor

Shelby County Schools

Job Location:

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose and Scope

Guides the daily operation of the Newcomer Center (NC) program. The Newcomer Center is a school within a school design that will offer orientation support and targeted instruction for new immigrant students. Works directly with the ESL Manager and collaborates with ESL teachers to coordinate and facilitate intake orientation student placement and instructional programs for one or more sites offering programs specifically designed for new immigrant students and their families. Coordinates parent outreach and collaboration with community partners and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Education or a closely related field with ESL and administrative endorsements plus a minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with people of other cultures and non-English language backgrounds or any equivalent combination of education training and/or paid exempt level directly relevant experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position for a total of eight (8) years. Master degree in ESL Linguistics or Foreign Language or closely related field preferred.

Bachelors Degree 4 years plus required years of experience.

Masters Degree 6 years plus required years of experience.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Purpose and ScopeGuides the daily operation of the Newcomer Center (NC) program. The Newcomer Center is a school within a school design that will offer orientation support and targeted instruction for new immigrant students. Works directly with the ESL Manager and collaborates with ESL teachers to c...