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I-KAN Area Schools Application Consortium

7-12 ESL Bilingual Program Coordinator

I-KAN Area Schools Application Consortium, Kankakee, Illinois, United States, 60901


Position Type:Student Support Services

Date Posted:4/9/2024

Location:District Wide

Date Available:August 2024

District:Kankakee School District 111 - websiteJob Title: (7-12 ESL/Bilingual Program Coordinator)Reports to: Director of Bilingual Teaching and LearningDept. /School: LCC(Montessori), KJHS, & KHSFull-Time Position 2024-2025 SYQualifications:

Education/Certification:

Illinois Professional Educator License with EL/Bilingual and General Administrative Endorsements (preferred)Fluent in English and another non-English language (Spanish)Knowledge and ability to relate to the diversity of the community with particular emphasis on working with the District's language minority populationsKnowledge about the needs of English Learners and the challenges they faceExpertise in second language acquisitionAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English and SpanishSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable (Reports To Director of Bilingual Teaching and Learning)PROGRAMMING-RELATED TASKS (7-12)

Assist with closely monitoring the District's programs and initiatives that promote and support the education and achievement of English Learners.Assist with the supervision of the District's EL programming to ensure consistency of access and outcomesAssists with Building Master ScheduleAssists teachers with Lesson Planning and Devising SchedulesCoordinates ACCESS for ELL examAdministers the EL Screener exam for all English Learners at the HSAssists with the placement of new EL students at the HSAssists with inputting EL accommodations in the College BoardServes as the EL Liaison on the Testing Coordinating Team to ensure ELs are receiving the allotted accommodationsOversees the NGL sync for all ELL studentsProvides training for the Elevation PlatformProvides multiple layers of support to onboarding VIT Teachers and current EL staffProvide Professional Development to staff based on the needs assessment at the secondary level.Monitors achievement of English Learners on standardized testing and other indicators of successAttends Response to Intervention (RtI) Team and Special Education meetings at the building level, as neededWorks closely with the District's Special Education Department to meet the needs of English Learners with disabilitiesMonitors District programs for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), in cooperation with building administrationAssists with the implementation of EL programming in targeted buildingsActively promotes awareness and respect for the needs and contributions of linguistically and culturally diverse students and familiesShares expertise in working with students who receive ELL services with othersAssists in planning and administering staff development activitiesAttend Weekly Grade Level Team Meetings as requested by the teamProvided ongoing support for graduating seniors (post-secondary plans)SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Assist with the development of department policies and make recommendations regarding District policies and negotiated agreementsMonitors staffing ratios and needs continuously and makes recommendations as neededEnsures that all staff is allocated and used effectively and efficiently.Builds relationships with all staff members to promote a team-oriented environment and maintain high standards of accountabilityOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a member of the District Leadership Team and participates in the strategic planning processParticipates in professional growth opportunities (e.g., attends regional, state, and national professional conferences, reads professional publications, and/or enrolls in advanced courses)Performs all other duties necessary to the position and such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Bilingual Teaching and LearningSupervises: Staff members as assigned

ESL staff (including paraprofessionals)Other

Salary, fringe benefits, and work year as established by the Board of EducationEvaluation:

Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Bilingual Teaching and Learning.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.orgApplication accepted until position is filled

Shemeka M. FountainAssistant Superintendent for Human Resources

EOE/AA/D/V