• EL Program Coordinator

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5253935

    Job Description

    POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Program Coordinator - 12 Month Position

     

    RECRUITED BY: Director, Bilingual Services Department

     

    IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director, Bilingual Services Department

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Serve as assistant to the Director. Responsible for assisting with grant implementation and oversight. Assist in staff professional development. Assist in the implementation and interpretation of student test results and other data. Assist in the development and implementation of the summer school program. Provide a variety of services for the Bilingual Services Department through planning, supervising and coordinating implementation of various department initiatives.

    MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Education or Data Analytics or related field

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    + Must be fluent in English with excellent oral communication and written communication skills in both languages; prefer bilingual English/Spanish or English/other language

    + Above average ability to disaggregate and analyze data; excellent use of Google/Excel spreadsheets and PowerSchool

    + Able to work with groups providing leadership and resource consultation

    + Strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with a variety of people

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Assist in analyzing student data in order to meet departmental performance goals

    + Interpret test results with students, and parents (WIDA ACCESS, IREAD3, PSAT, ILEARN, Career Pathways, etc.)

    + Assist in developing, distributing, and explaining Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Good Cause Exemptions for IREAD3

    + Assist in developing and implementing professional development in-service programs for certified and non-certified staff

    + Assist in the preparation of the Annual Performance Reports for grant sources

    + Act as Corporation leader for WIDA ACCESS during the testing window

    + Assist with decisions on exiting students from EL program

    + Assist with monitoring bilingual education specialists

    + Assist with ML student placements for various corporation programs (magnet, traditional, academies)

    + Coordinate workshops for teachers and Education Specialists on interpreting WIDA ACCESS tests results

    + Supervise 1 & 2 Year Monitoring Plans

    + Advise students and parents about post-secondary opportunities, degrees, costs, financial aid, majors, etc.

    + Notify parents of ML students regarding automatic placement for Intermediate/High School (4th to 5th grade and 8th to 9th grade)

    + Assist in planning parent meetings on codes of conduct, uniform policies, magnet schools, graduation requirements, State standardized tests and academic standards

    + Support the development, implementation, and administration of EL summer school programming (facilities, transportation, curriculum, field trips, materials)

    + Assist parents with transportation change requests, discipline issues, school change requests, explanation of student grades, assessment results, and academic progress as needed

    + Interpret at Special Education and MTSS case conferences and parent/teacher conferences as needed

    + Coordinate all logistics and monitor After School Programs for ML students

    + Coordinate all logistics and monitor all ML tutors

    + Assist with logistics and monitoring of all grant project initiatives and outcomes (Title III, DLI, NESP, etc.)

    + Assist with duties as assigned

    WORK-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS:

    + Is sensitive to the needs of ML students and their families

    + Maintains confidentiality about student and family information

    + Has consistent daily attendance and follows procedures for reporting absences

    + Reports for work on time

    + Uses time constructively

    + Works cooperatively with other BSD/MRSC and building staff

    + Displays a positive attitude

    + Adapts to changes in work assignments

    + Accepts direction and constructive criticism in a positive manner

    + Displays appropriate initiative and self-direction with minimal supervision

    + Contributes with innovative ideas and changes

    + Recognizes situations where staff response is necessary and reacts appropriately

    SPECIAL NOTATION:

    The position requires a flexible scheduling of work responsibilities and, at times, evening work.

     

    Candidate must have above average ability to disaggregate and analyze data; excellent use of Google/Excel spreadsheets and PowerSchool. Prefer candidate with degree in the field of data analytics or related field

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1