Multilingual Consultant & Coach Beginning 2026-27 School Year

Title:

Multilingual Consultant & Coach

Location of Work:

Base: Lawrence Elementary School

650 West St. Joseph Street

Lawrence MI 49064

*Will travel to School Districts around Van Buren County

Reports to: Administrator of Multilingual and Migrant Services

Rate of Pay: Per PSM Contract

Hours to Work: 7.25 (187-day contract)

Classification: PSM

Job Goal(s):

The primary goal of the Multilingual Consultant & Coach position is to enhance teachers instructional capabilities to effectively educate and support multilingual learners. This is achieved by providing educators with targeted professional development resources and ongoing coaching across several school districts. The Multilingual Consultant & Coach ensures that all multilingual students receive an equitable and high-quality education that addresses their unique linguistic and cultural needs. Through collaboration and leadership the consultant strives to build teacher capacity improve student outcomes and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for multilingual students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Bilingual Education or ESL

Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters Degree in TESOL Trainer of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)

Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience as a certified ESL or bilingual teacher and at least 2 or more years of leadership experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in leading adults and developing impactful professional learning opportunities tailored for educators.
• Extensive experience providing curriculum support for multilingual learners in a variety of educational settings (ie: General ed special education ESL etc)
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and instructional strategies focused on Multilingual learners
• Strong working knowledge of WIDA Standards and the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP).
• Familiarity with established best practices in working with Multilingual learners
• Valid drivers license required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and support to teachers in implementing effective teaching strategies for multilingual learners.
• Develop and deliver professional development sessions focused on multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with teachers and district leaders to assess the needs of multilingual students and develop targeted support plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of multilingual programs and initiatives
• Serve as a resource for teachers and staff on best practices in multilingual education.
• Attend various collaboration opportunities through the State of Michigan and county initiatives to support Multilingual Learners.
• Consult with local districts to assist with EL Evaluations Language Assistance Plans and Professional Development surrounding Multilingual Learners.
• Conduct training on the administration of the WIDA Assessment annually
• Provide Resources to Districts on accommodations for state assessments for multilingual learners
• Collaborate with the Lead Administrator on Title 3 and Section 41 grants
• Assist with the County-wide ESL Collaboration Meetings
• Provide monthly updates to Districts on professional development opportunities and EL program requirements
• Attend Elementary Secondary and Curriculum County meetings
• Assist with documentation of Professional Development for Title 3 Consortium Teachers
• Assists the Multilingual Department in coordinating Parent Engagement activities
• Works with the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and EL Evaluation with stakeholders annually
• Complete daily activity sheets/PARs

Terms of Employment:

As per the master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with the internet you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .

Position is open until filled.

Please contact Angie Gutierrez Administrator of Multilingual and Migrant Services at or with any questions or for clarification.

Required Experience:

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