ESOL Program Coordinator - Part-time

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dooly County School System seeks an ESOL Program Coordinator (Part-time) to lead and coordinate the district’s ESOL program at Central Office. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, supports instructional quality, and promotes equitable outcomes for multilingual learners in alignment with Georgia standards.

The coordinator collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and families to implement language acquisition programs, oversee data management, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; master’s preferred.
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate with ESOL endorsement.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience, incl. English Learners.
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or program coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the district ESOL program.
• Ensure compliance with ESSA and proper EL identification/exit.
• Oversee ACCESS for ELLs administration and data management.
• Provide instructional leadership and coaching to ESOL teachers.
• Collaborate with principals to support language services across schools.
• Monitor progress with state/local data and adjust programs.

Skills

ESOL instructional strategies

Second language acquisition

Culturally responsive teaching

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s degree preferred

Valid Georgia teaching certificate with ESOL endorsement

Tools

ACCESS for ELLs

Job description

Job Detail - ESOL Program Coordinator - Part-time Posted on : 04/24/2026

Job Location: Central Office

Category: Certified

Job Description

This is a part-time position.

Position Purpose

The ESOL Program Coordinator provides leadership, oversight, and support for the district’s English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. This position ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, supports instructional quality, and promotes equitable academic outcomes for multilingual learners. The coordinator works collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, and families to implement effective language acquisition programs aligned with Georgia standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate with ESOL endorsement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience, including experience with English Learners.
• Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or program coordination preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing federal programs (Title III).
• Experience with multilingual learner compliance and audits.
• Leadership certification (L or higher) preferred.

Performance Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the district-wide ESOL program in alignment with Georgia Department of Educationguidelines and federal Title III requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Every Student Succeeds Act, including accurate identification, placement, and exit of English Learners (ELs).
• Oversee administration and data management of the ACCESS for ELLs.
• Provide instructional leadership and support to ESOL teachers, including coaching, modeling, and professional learning.
• Collaborate with principals and instructional leaders to ensure effective implementation of language support services across all schools.
• Monitor student progress using state and local data (e.g., Georgia Milestones Assessment System) and adjust programming accordingly.
• Coordinate translation and interpretation services to support family engagement and communication.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and audit readiness for all ESOL-related compliance requirements.
• Lead program evaluation efforts and provide regular reports to district leadership.
• Facilitate district and school-level ESOL committees and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate parent notifications and ensure language access for families
• Provide ongoing training and support for teachers and administrators on ESOL strategies and compliance
• Provide meaningful parent and family engagement to enhance LIEP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ESOL instructional strategies, second language acquisition, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Familiarity with Georgia ESOL rules, procedures, and state reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze student performance data and drive instructional improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide effective professional learning and coaching to adult learners.
• Knowledge of federal programs and grant management.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be in accordance with the current schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Dooly County School System Board of Education policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Duties may include standing, walking, sitting, occasional lifting, and the use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Dooly County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or activity.

Note: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated, and only those meeting the qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notifications will be sent to applicants except those selected for interviews.

Qualification Required: The required qualifications are in the job description.