English Second Language (ESL) Coordinator

ESL at Great Hearts:

At Great Hearts, our English as a Second Language Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty andparticipatein all faculty-wide events and professional development. Their specializedexpertiseprovides English learnersassistancewith grade-level curriculum using ESL strategies, enabling students to become academically successful. Great Hearts aims to serve all students including English learners in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy. Through smallgroupand one-to-one support, the ESL team provides essential support throughout the school year and with annual state assessment preparation. Through the state mandated Language Proficiency Assessment Committee identification,monitoringand reclassification processes, ESL Coordinators and Teachers support all English learners at Great Hearts as they develop their academic English language toproficiency. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Implement procedures and coordinate the process toidentifybilingual/ESL students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.
• Assistteachers to develop and provide bilingual and ESL students with appropriatecourse workthrough curriculum modification, accelerations, etc.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the bilingual and ESL programs and implement changes based on the findings.

Consultation

• Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
• Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individualsregardingbilingual and ESL students.
• Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.

Budget and Inventory

• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Assistwith theselectionandpurchaseof supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Compile,maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Train campus personnel and oversee LPAC meetings and paperwork.
• Comply withpoliciesestablishedby federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification
• Valid Texas Bilingual Endorsement or ESL Supplemental and Generalist/Core Content Area Certification that covers grade levels assigned is

Experience: 

• Two or more years of teaching experiencepreferred. 
• Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator preferred. 

Additional Requirements:  

• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May beto move or position equipment up to 15pounds approximately.  

• Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area.

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essentialfunctions,it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.