English Language Learners Coordinator - Vacancy ID: 169616

The English Language Learners Coordinator is responsible for providing direct and indirect program support to administration, teachers, and program support staff to provide consistent and effective services for students in the district who speak a language other than English. The English Learners Coordinator advocates for the needs of EL students at the district level by attending department meetings and sharing strategies to support English language development. The English Language Learners Coordinator assists District staff in the development and implementation of high quality instruction and curricular programs to support English Language learners. • Implement the EL program requirements as directed by the Wisconsin DPI. • Coordinates the District’s Spanish Dual Immersion Program. • Plan quarterly meetings of EL staff. • Plan annual meeting of BEA (Bilingual Education Assistant) staff and orientate new BEAs to the position. • Communicate regularly with BEA’s throughout the year. • Develop professional development for staff to meet the needs of ELs in the district. • Provide EL consult to schools within the ECASD to guide EL support. • Work with the District EL Administrator and Title III Consolidated application. • Collaborate with EL teachers regarding student and programmatic needs. • Review Program Evaluation and Reclassification forms. • Meet regularly with the program supervisor. • Attend required Title III meetings. • Update the EL teacher and BEA manual annually to reflect district and state policy changes. • Collaborate with Teaching and Learning staff to evaluate and select program materials to support English Language Learners. • Assist EL teachers in connecting with resources to support language instruction. • Serve on district committees to advocate for the specific needs of English Language learners. • Plan family outreach events for English Language learner families. • Facilitate the District ordering and administration of EL assessment in conjunction with the District Assessment Coordinator. • Advocate for the needs of ELs and their families. Required Qualifications • Minimum of two years related teaching experience. • DPI Certification English as a Second Language.