ESL Coordinator

Position Title: ESL Coordinator

Location: Great Hearts Invictus Lower School and Invictus Upper School (shared, K-12)

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Compensation Type: Salary

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

ESL at Great Hearts:

At Great Hearts, our English as a Second Language Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty and participate in all faculty-wide events and professional development. Their specialized expertise provides English learners assistance with 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 small group and 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, monitoring and reclassification processes, ESL Coordinators and Teachers support all English learners at Great Hearts as they develop their academic English language to proficiency.  

Roles and Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify bilingual/ESL students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.
• Assist teachers to develop and provide bilingual and ESL students with appropriate course work through 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 individuals regarding bilingual 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.
• Assist with the selection and purchase of 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 with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Certification: 

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

Experience: 

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

Additional Requirements:

• Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.

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

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

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

US work authorization is required

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.