Position Type: AdministrationDate Posted: 6/4/2024Location: District District: Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205Coordinator of Language Pathways
Summary Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary Education, develop and monitor all District 205 Language Programs; provide leadership and support for professional development; and, lead the District in the coordination and implementation of identified District programs, including the district's gifted and talented program (REACH). Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Language Pathways and Programs to lead the District in the coordination and implementation of District programs and assessments across EC-12, including World Languages, dual language, English learners, REACH, and Mentor programming. This position is for a 11 month employee at the District level.Essential Functions and Responsibilities - Support instructional coaching initiatives to support best practices for instruction of English Learners EC - 12 across subject areas
- Support instructional coaching initiatives to support best practices for dual language learners in EC - 12, including elementary dual language classrooms as well as middle school dual language programming across subject areas
- Support high quality Dual Language Curriculum development K - 8 and management to support biliteracy with the Assistant Director, including the implementation of the IRLA & ENIL
- Support community engagement efforts and work to create a welcoming, affirming, & engaging atmosphere at all buildings
- Manage Dual Language report card and proficiency scales
- Support EL programming at Churchville Middle School, including master scheduling, student placement, and audits to ensure fidelity of course requirements of Sheltered, Co-Taught and Spanish Bilingual)
- Provide on site assistance for LAS Links assessment administration; manage LAS Links vendor partnership and dates for administration and reporting
- Ensure the proper management of Dual Language documentation in accordance with state requirements (e.g. refusal letters, TBE placement rationale, Powerschool monitoring, dominant language, enrollment monitoring)
- Collaborate with school leaders to establish goals, action plans, and monitor progress of programming for REACH programming
- Coordinate REACH curriculum planning and alignment with Instructional Coaches and REACH teachers
- Serve as district liaison REACH Parent Group
- Execute all translation services, including Parent Teachers Conferences
- Collaborate with involved staff to plan and implement Mentor Programming.
- Train staff district-wide on language assessments, incl. ACCESS K-12, WIDA Screener K-8, and LAS Links.
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Spanish fluent required
- Evidence of at least five (5) years of exemplary classroom teaching expertise
- Master's degree required
- Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrator, Teacher leader, or Principal and bilingual endorsement and registered in DuPage County
- Experience with leading school communities and multilingual students is preferred
Compensation Salary and Benefits: 80-85K Notice of Non-Discrimination Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 recognizes that excellence in education requires a commitment to consistently implementing practices, policies, and procedures in all schools and programs which provide equal educational opportunities for all students and staff. Consistent with Board Policy 7:10, equal educational and extracurricular opportunities are available to all staff members and applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, status as homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. About the District Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 8,400 students throughout one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school and a transition center. Our vision is that all students will be College, Career and Life Ready. We achieve this vision by Educating, Engaging and Empowering all students throughout their Journey of Excellence. Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.