ESL Coordinator

New Paradigm For Education; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ESL Coordinator to enhance the educational experience for English Learners. This role involves overseeing assessments, analyzing student progress, and training staff to ensure the highest quality of education. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming education in Detroit, where your efforts will directly impact student success and community engagement. If you are passionate about educational equity and have a strong background in working with diverse communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with English Language Learners.
• Bachelor's degree in education required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ESL-related assessments and ensure timely testing.
• Analyze assessment data to track ESL student progress.
• Train staff to provide effective services to ESL students.

Skills

Classroom Experience with ELLs

Cultural Competency

Data Analysis

Instructional Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ESL Endorsement

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Who We Are

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation.

Why New Paradigm for Education

NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE’s Mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the needs of a global society. We are committed to excellence and strive to offer a new educational paradigm evident by increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.

New Paradigm for Education seeks educators who have a relentless belief that all students, regardless of their race and economic or social circumstances, can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, have access to high quality instruction and curriculum, and can attain post secondary success. Educators who are driven bv academic achievement, continuous growth, and excel working in a rigorous and supportive environment. We seek culturally responsive educators who have experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills that they apply to understand their students, families, and communities.

What You’ll Do

The ESL Coordinator w ill oversee the provision of high-quality programs for English Learners at New Paradigm For Education schools. The ESL coordinator will be responsible for overseeing English proficiency assessments, planning professional development and coaching activities for teachers who serve ELLs, consulting with administrators and teachers, overseeing the implementation of all requirements and best practices for serving ELLs, promoting cultural awareness and proficiency, supporting family and community engagement, and responding to requests.

Job Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
• Must have - or be on a path to - a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an ESL endorsement
• 5+ years of classroom experience working with English Language Learners
• Successful administrative or leadership experience at the school or district level
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and administration of ESL-related assessments, including initial language proficiency tests, ongoing assessments, and reclassification evaluations. Ensure that testing is conducted in a timely and efficient manner, while maintaining adherence to state and district policies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment data to track the progress of ESL students. Provide detailed reports to administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders. Use data to inform instructional practices, program development, and student placement.
• Assumes responsibility for the accurate and punctual preparation of all ESL reports.
• Maintains accurate files of all past or currently served students in ESL programs.
• Supports the work of teachers and staff with English learners in partnership with the school administrators.
• Trains other NPFE staff for the purpose of ensuring their ability to provide appropriate, timely, and effective services to ESLs and their families.
• Collaborates with administrators and staff to facilitate relationship building, cultural competency, and organization awareness as it relates to English learners.
• Other ancillary duties as assigned or needed
  
  

If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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