Coordinator II - English Language Learners

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 seeks an EL Coordinator II to support English Language Learners across buildings. This full-time exempt administrative role reports to the Superintendent and EL leadership and leads program planning, staff development, and compliance with Title III.

Based at Proviso West HS, the position entails coordinating EL services, data-driven planning, and collaboration with teachers, paraprofessionals, and district staff to advance language acquisition.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field required.
• Valid Illinois PEL with high school endorsement required.
• Certification in ESL and/or bilingual certification required.
• Minimum of two years teaching in high school.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements EL program requirements directed by the District EL Administrator.
• Provides program support to facilitate language acquisition.
• Plans quarterly EL staff meetings and semester paraprofessional meetings.
• Develops professional development for staff addressing EL needs.
• Supports Title III Consolidated applications with the District EL Administrator.
• Collaborates with EL teachers on student and program needs.
• Reviews Program Evaluation and Reclassification forms.
• Meets regularly with the District EL Administrator and attends Title III meetings.
• Evaluates and selects EL program materials and resources.
• Plans family outreach events for EL families and connects resources.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree or higher in education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with high school endorsement

ESL and/or Bilingual certification

Minimum 2 years high school teaching experience

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills as described

Job description

Coordinator II - English Language Learners JobID: 10083

• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Proviso West High School
  
• Date Available:
  Upon Approval
  

Coordinator II - English Language Learners

Division / Department: Administration – Special Payroll
Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt
Position Group: Administration
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 – Month)
Union Membership: NA
Reports to: Superintendent, Coordinator I - English Learners, Bilingual Education and World Languages

General Description

The English Language Learners (EL) Coordinator II 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 building level by attending department meetings and sharing strategies to support English language development. The English Language Learners Coordinator assists Building staff in the development and implementation of high-quality instruction and curricular programs to support English Language learners.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training: Master's Degree or higher in an education related field
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a high school level endorsement
• Certification in English as a Second Language, and/or Bilingual/Bicultural certification.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in high school, accomplished, experienced educator and leader
• Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Five years of experience working in EL programming.
• Experience with language acquisition and instructional strategy for EL students in a public education setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.
• Knowledge of language acquisition, and its application.
• Ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills in working effectively with individuals and groups.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of curriculum, instructional methods, and theory.
• Desire to serve as a team player.
• Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including work as directed outside of the school calendar.
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities *

• Implements the EL program requirements as directed by the District EL Administrator
• Provides program support to facilitate language acquisition.
• Plans quarterly meetings of EL staff.
• Plans semesterly meetings of Bilingual Education Paraprofessionals and orientate new paraprofessionals to the position.
• Develops professional development for staff to meet the needs of EL students in the school.
• Supports the District EL Administrator with Title III Consolidated application(s).
• Collaborates with EL teachers regarding student and programmatic needs.
• Reviews Program Evaluation and Reclassification forms.
• Meets regularly with the District EL Administrator.
• Attends required Title III meetings.
• Collaborates with District EL Administrator to evaluate and select program materials to support English Language Learners.
• Assists EL teachers in connecting with resources to support language instruction.
• Serves on district committees to advocate for the specific needs of EL students.
• Plans family outreach events for English Language learner families.
• Facilitates the District ordering and administration of EL assessment in conjunction with the District EL Administrator.
• Advocates for the needs of EL students and their families.
• Attends professional development offerings as available.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.*

Performance Evaluation/Accountability:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law.

Supervises:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Work Environment/Conditions:

N/A

Position Goals:

N/A

Compensation & Bene?ts:

• Salary Range: Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $75,000 - $100,000

For Additional Information Contact:

Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900

Job Description Creation / Revision Date: 09-5-2024

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.