Dual Language Program Coordinator; Milam

BMIA Teacher - Coordinator, Dual Language Program

Position:
Dual Language Program Coordinator

Exempt Status:
Exempt

Number of Days: 197

Pay Grade:
Teacher Pay + Stipend

Division:
Campus

Department:
Milam Elementary

Reports to:

BMIA Director

Master's Degree in the area of Bilingual and ESL preferred;
Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, preferred

At least 5 years in the field of Bilingual Education.

The Dual Language Program Coordinator will provide leadership in the design, revision and implementation of the EL K-5 curriculum necessary to meet State and District instruction, providing highly focused, innovative, job embedded professional development to expand and/or enhance existing academic content instruction for dual language teachers.

• The program coordinator will facilitate the growth and development of the dual language immersion program while supporting staff within the school.
• First program standards and work with teachers, school leaders, and community members to uphold them.
• Register for Language First certification for yourself and teachers. All Language First training is provided by campus.
• Complete Language First certification.
• Check-in on Language First certification for teachers.
• Gather and rely on student data to facilitate teacher team meetings.
• Observe DLI teachers and provide feedback using Language First certification tools and reflection scales.
• Maintain regular contact with school leadership in order to communicate DLI specific concerns.
• Communicate consistent messaging with stakeholders using information in the resources for program leaders course/addalingua materials through newsletters, website educate stakeholders about Language First dual language immersion education.
• Hold teachers accountable to growth in attainment of the Language First standards and success indicators.
• Implement progress monitoring systems and allow it to inform program instructional decisions.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the BMIA Director.

• Educational leadership experience
• Knowledge of dual language immersion education
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written, is a must.
• Strong computer skills.
• Basic typing and filing skills.
• Good people skills.

• Moderate carrying
• Moderate lifting
• Moderate standing
• Sitting
• Protracted work hours
• Regular attendance required

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to fac after work hours and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined.