Coordinator of ESOL Secondary

Job Information

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 in the development implementation and coordination of the school divisions ESOL curricula and professional growth opportunities. The coordinator serves as a content specialist and a resource for school 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.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• 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 divisions 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

Education and Experience

Required Licensures and Certifications

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current initiatives and educational issues trends and practices in EL education and Title III
• Ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
• Interpret educational research and use the information appropriately in decision making and program design
• Ability to work and provide Professional Learning for teachers on ESOL instructional strategies and compliance of Title III requirements

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students colleagues and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Physical Demands

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

This description is intended to describe the general nature essential functions and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.

Required Experience:

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