Program Coordinator - MLL Department

Fall River Public Schools; Mechanicsville (MA); On-site; USD 98,673 - 136,288; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks a Coordinator of Programs for English Language Learners in Mechanicsville, MA. The coordinator will support teachers in meeting Massachusetts English Language Proficiency standards and provide leadership in sheltered content instruction. Qualified candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts educator's license and have strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of $98,673.00-$136,288.00, with benefits defined by the Fall River Administrator's Contract.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Massachusetts educator's license.
• Knowledge of effective educational practices and strategies for improving learning.
• Successful experience helping others shift to more effective educational practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate opportunities for teachers to develop skills for supporting English language learners.
• Develop MLL/DLE curriculum templates with DESE.
• Assist in identifying and acquiring curriculum materials for English language learners.

Skills

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management

Organizational skills

Human relations

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Research-based strategies for improving learning

Education

Valid Massachusetts educator's license

Supervisor/Director license prerequisites

Job description

Position: Coordinator of Programs for English Language Learners

Job Description: To support and assist classroom teachers in effectively supporting students in meeting the standards identified in the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes document. To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation in effective sheltered content instruction for students not yet proficient in English and not enrolled in an intensive sheltered English immersion class.

Performance Responsibilities

• Coordinate, with the Director of Professional Development, opportunities for all teachers to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to support English language learners.
• Participate in a DESE-sponsored MLL/DLE work group to develop a document template and exemplars to guide the development of an MLL/DLE curriculum at the district level.
• Coordinate the continued development of an MLL/DLE K-12 curriculum.
• Recommend district policies and procedures to support both sheltered English immersion classes and effective sheltered content instruction for students not yet enrolled in an intensive sheltered English immersion class.
• Assist with the identification and acquisition of appropriate curriculum materials for English language learners.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Massachusetts educator's license.
• Must possess or meet prerequisites for Supervisor/Director license.
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the state assessments, including Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), WIDA, and ACCESS.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective educational practices and research-based strategies for improving learning.
• Successful experience helping others shift to more effective educational practice.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational, human relations, and interpersonal skills.

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction - Chief Academic Officer

Terms of Employment: Salary, length of the work year and hours and benefits according to the Fall River Administrator's Contract.

Salary Range: $98,673.00-$136,288.00

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.