BESL District Compliance Coordinator

Responsive Education Solutions; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions seeks a qualified BESL Program Coordinator to ensure compliance with Federal and State BESL guidelines, LPAC procedures, and accurate student placement documentation. You will support the BESL Director in monitoring student progress and reporting to relevant departments to improve English language development and exit/reclassification outcomes.

The role requires a teaching certificate in Texas, bilingual/ESL certification, and a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Texas teaching certificate required; bilingual/ESL certification required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with BESL/LPAC processes and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor LPAC compliance and reporting across campuses.
• Assist BESL Director and district LPAC facilitators with LPACs and reporting.
• Travel to multiple school sites for LPAC audits and guidance.
• Develop and conduct monthly BESL compliance trainings for coordinators and facilitators.
• Keep BESL Director informed of program developments and compliance issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

LPAC familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (Preferred)

Texas teaching certificate

Bilingual or ESL certification

Job description

Position Summary

To ensure the district’s Bilingual and ESL (BESL) Programs effectively meets all compliance and regulations required by Federal and State guidelines. To ensure compliance with all LPAC procedures, ensure accurate placement of students, and ensure all documentation is provided to the appropriate departments for reporting. To assist the Director of BESL Programs with the effective monitoring of students in the BESL Program in an effort to increase English language development, improve student academic achievement, and strive towards meeting exit/reclassification criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Texas teaching certificate (Required)
• Valid Bilingual or ESL Certification (Required)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, campus administration, and community.
• Ability to assume a leadership role and keep a variety of activities scheduled.
• Familiarity with Bilingual and ESL Federal and State Program rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with the LPAC process and procedures.
• Ability to travel to multiple school sites and other work locations.
• Ability to function as a team player and to work collaboratively and cooperatively in shared decision-making.
• Capability to function as an independent, self-motivated, and self-reliant self-starter and can work successfully without
• constant direction and close supervision.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.

Experience

Minimum three years of teaching experience with a focus on Emergent Bilingual (EB) student populations

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Program Management

• Ensure LPAC Facilitators are appropriately supporting campuses in their assigned regions and meeting all compliance requirements.
• Assist all campuses and District LPAC Facilitators with the completion of LPACs and serve as the LPAC administrator, when necessary.
• Ensure all campuses submit properly completed paperwork for LPACs within the appropriate compliance period.
• Monitor, document, and compile compliance evidence on a monthly basis, to also include LPAC procedures as conducted at the campus level.
• Ensure state and federal requirements for EB student progress monitoring are met.
• Monitor, document, and compile compliance evidence on the academic progress of EB students on a quarterly basis to be submitted to the Student Services Programs and Accountability Strategist.
• Support the BESL Auditor in submitting the required paperwork for PEIMS compliance.
• Ensure the EB campus rosters are updated and aligns with the Same Goal LPAC platform and Skyward, submitting a quarterly report to the BESL Director and PEIMS department.
• Travel to campuses in both charter districts to audit LPAC files for compliance and consistency with district/state/federal guidelines; provide guidance, assistance, and/or constructive feedback to ESL Coordinators and/or Campus Leadership regarding the BESL program.
• Stays up to date on any changes at the state level that may impact the BESL program, specifically changes that may impact the LPAC process or documentation.
• Review and update forms and documents to ensure compliance and notify LPAC Facilitators and EB Coordinators of changes and/or provide updated forms.
• Develop, conduct, and/or arrange monthly compliance training for campus EB Coordinators and District LPAC Facilitators.
• Provide guidance and assistance to campuses on the LPAC process.
• Train and provide additional support to new EB Coordinators and District LPAC Facilitators as needed.
• Ensure LPAC committee compliance.
• Provide any other type of training needed as it relates to compliance documentation.
• Conduct training on language assessments as needed.
• Keep the Director of BESL Programs informed of any relevant information as it pertains to the program, compliance, or is student-related.
• Makes system and processes recommendations to the BESL director regarding BESL LPAC Facilitators and Campus EB Coordinators, as necessary.

District and Campus Level Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative educational efforts among staff by supporting the district’s philosophy, mission, and commitment to planning and decision-making.
• Monitor student placement, student achievement, and ensure documentation compliance for exited students.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure all physical and computerized LPAC documentation is maintained.
• Adhere to policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state mandates in regard to BESL Programs.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties assigned by the BESL Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• NA

Physical / Environmental Factors

• Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. I understand that my employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of