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Job Description
ENGLISH LEARNER
(EL)
CURRICULUM AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT
English Learner UNIT:
Professional and Administrative Exempt WAGE:
Grade 104 - Compensation is based on the candidate's years of verified and relevant experience, as determined by Human Resources.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR
Chief Area Instructional Leader (Quadrant) •This is a Grant-Funded, non-tenured position continued employment under the terms of this grant is contingent upon continued funding•
GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the English Learners (EL) Executive Director, the EL Curriculum and Parent Engagement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the implementation of district models for teaching and learning of English-to-English Learners (EL) by using gold standard curriculum materials for English Learners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education and Teacher certification with an ESL endorsement, may also have Masters in TESOL. Has been trained in the SIOP Instructional Model.
Preferred:
Master's degree in administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Work experience in an educational Strong EL curriculum background and Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups (cooperative). Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional Provides demonstrated evidence of leadership and positive relationships with staff, scholars, parents, and Spends his or her time and the time of others on what's important; focuses on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder the accomplishment of a Provides demonstrated evidence of
GRPS Guiding Principles:
Ethical Behavior, Openness, Service, Productivity, Accountability and Demonstrates desire to communicate effectively with diverse populations and understand the scholars we Demonstrated the ability to build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; has a style and charm that immediately puts others at ease and disarms Demonstrates the ability to assign responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into Demonstrated knowledge of data review process and experience with Ability to contribute as a team member on district initiatives and planning Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in education, including Data review process, M-STEP.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Oversee implementation of the district approved curriculum and resources for English Learners. Oversee implementation of district models for teaching and learning of EL and continue to refine the plans as Implement districtwide Second Language initiatives PreK-12. Lead the Summer School EL Program in the planning, design, and monitoring of the Assist in the implementation of research based best practices for EL scholars districtwide. Ensure that all language centers are aligned with the district's instructional model (Literacy Continuum). Coordinate selection & purchase of appropriate instructional materials to support instruction of EL according to District standards and Interface with community agencies involved in the resettlement of Coordinate efforts with other EL and Migrant Staff in expanding opportunities for parent involvement and Assist and plan EL districtwide parent meetings and Family Literacy c Communicate with parents of English Learners regarding their progress in the program (including WIDA proficiency). Provide training for summer school Provide support and training to PreK-12 principals and staff as needed in conjunction with Itinerant EL Content Focused Literacy Support all new staff in meeting the needs of EL Develop training program for paraprofessionals involved with EL Stay current as to scientifically research practices impacting the education of Participate in district wide Lead Professional Learning Coach PreK-12 staff as needed on the implementation of research based best practices and strategies for EL scholars including Develop rubric to monitor progress of EL by building principals in conjunction with Office of Assessment & Coordinate the identification, assessment, placement, and provision of services of all PreK-12 scholars with a Primary or Home Language Other Than English (PHLOTE) eligible for language Assist schools in monitoring exited EL scholars. Review and analyze scholar data (e.g., WIDA, attendance, writing prompts, NWEA, attendance, discipline) and develop appropriate action plans for Participate in Child Study Teams as Participate in the District's Bilingual Diagnostic Create and chair an EL Proficiency Team to support decision-making and program improvement to include administrators, parents, community members, and staff PreK-12. Participate in internal and external data Participate in Instructional Collect and share data on the progress of EL Be able to use technology to support training and classroom Coordinate efforts with Human Resources in the identification, recruitment, and selection of bilingual/ESL Participate in the District's PreK-12 Principal Other duties as assigned and as allowed by grant funding and by the Executive Director of PK-12 Instructional Leadership. Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality. Perform other duties as assigned.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
NON-DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org .
DISCLAIMER
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. The District reserves the right to modify or amend this job description to meet organizational needs.
