English Learner (Certified) (1)

Geary County Unified School District 475; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Junction City is seeking a qualified English Learner Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves managing EL programs, supervising staff, and supporting teachers in delivering effective English language instruction. Successful candidates will maintain a current Kansas Teaching License with EL endorsement and a Master’s Degree in a related field. Join our mission to enhance education for English learners, providing vital support and resources across the district.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas Teaching License with EL endorsement required.
• Masters Degree in EL or related field is mandatory.
• Health certificate on file in Devin Center is needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EL Data Clerk/District Translators.
• Support EL teachers through collaboration with principals.
• Facilitate KELPA and WIDA testing.
• Monitor and report on EL students' progress.
• Provide staff development for EL educators.
• Meet with principal and EL teams in each building at least once a year to address needs and plan for the future.
• Participate in Ad Council and Teaching and Learning Teams.
• Serve as a resource to MTSS teams when EL students are referred to them.
• Monitor the progress of current EL students and those who have been exited from the EL program.
• Compile information on the EL program as required by the state.
• Facilitate KELPA and WIDA testing.
• Coordinate the translation of district level documents.
• Recruit classroom teachers to become EL endorsed.
• Work with teachers and principals to ensure that EL students are appropriately placed.
• Make sure that potential EL students are screened and placed in accordance with the law.
• Coordinate sections of the summer school program that target EL students.
• Provide a "Yearly Report" to the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
• Facilitate Seal of Biliteracy Testing.
• Oversee Migrant Student Population within the district.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to maintain regular attendance

Cooperative teamwork

Courteous and timely information responses

Deadline management

Information management on computers

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Current Kansas Teaching License with EL endorsement

Masters Degree in EL or related field

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2026-2027 English Learner Coordinator JobID: 4368

• Date Posted: 1/20/2026
• Location: Mary E. Devin Center for Education Support
• Date Available: July 2026
• Closing Date: May 2026

2026-2027
Geary County USD 475
Job Description

Classification: Certified

Division/Department: Teaching & Learning

Job Category: Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Current Kansas Teaching License with EL endorsement
• Masters Degree in EL or related field
• Health certificate on file in Devin Center

Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The EL Coordinator will work with the EL teachers and aides to deliver the district's program for teaching English to students acquiring the English language in the context of the K-12 academic curriculum.

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.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with and supervises the district EL Data Clerk/District Translators
• Collaborates with building principals to support EL teachers
• Help assist or complete interviews for EL Teacher and EL Instructional Assistants
• Provide staff development for EL teachers (monthly) and EL Instructional Assistants (2-2 half days per year).
• Provide staff development opportunities for district administrators and classroom teachers.
• Meet with principal and EL teams in each building at least once a year to address needs and plan for the future.
• Participate in Ad Council and Teaching and Learning Teams
• Serve as a resource to MTSS teams when EL students are referred to them.
• Monitor the progress of current EL students and those who have been exited from the EL program.
• Compile information on the EL program as required by the state.
• Facilitate KELPA and WIDA testing.
• Coordinate the translation of district level documents.
• Recruit classroom teachers to become EL endorsed.
• Work with teachers and principals to ensure that EL students are appropriately placed.
• Make sure that potential EL students are screened and placed in accordance with the law.
• Coordinate sections of the summer school program that target EL students.
• Provide a "Yearly Report" to the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
• Facilitate Seal of Biliteracy Testing
• Oversee Migrant Student Population within the district
• Other duties as assigned

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract (+ additional days)

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.

Updated 1-14-26

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Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: [phone]. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: [phone].

Postings current as of 2/2/2026 6:48:04 PM CST.

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