Job Description:

PVPA has an opportunity for an English Language Education Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of English learning students in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Our goal is to ensure that our English Learners thrive. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for:

1. Assisting the Director of Student Services in developing/maintaining a comprehensive ELE program at PVPA including:
   1. Designing curriculum, programs, and practices for all core academic courses that are aligned with WIDA standards, MA curriculum frameworks, and PVPA course objectives
   2. Developing, implementing, and monitoring S.M.A.R.T. goals for the ELE program
   3. Reviewing existing ELE district policies, and adjusting as necessary
   4. Ensuring parent/guardian language needs are met with regard to home-school communication
   5. Participating in program evaluation to monitor effectiveness
2. Provide ESL teaching services in classes or outside of classes as necessary to support English learners (ELs) enrolled at PVPA
3. Assist Director of Student Services and SIS Data Coordinator in monitoring progress of all enrolled ELs and former English learners (FELs)
4. Other duties as required

Qualifications;

The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting), hold MA Licensure in ESL, and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:

1. Two or more years of experience teaching English learners in a public or private school
2. Experience in EL curriculum development and WIDA standards
3. Experience with middle and high school students
4. Knowledge of discipline curriculum standards in core academic areas
5. Interest or experience in the arts

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary Range: Full time $64,890 to $65,500 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.

2024-2025 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a full-time thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

To apply, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=25ca1bdd-0907-4251-b5e1-b1d81b80f69f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Be prepared to provide:

1. A current resume
2. Letter of interest/Introduction
3. Contact information for three references
4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable