What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Coordinator position at New Paradigm for Education?
Who We Are
New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation.
Why New Paradigm for Education
NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE’s Mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the needs of a global society. We are committed to excellence and strive to offer a new educational paradigm evident by increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.
New Paradigm for Education seeks educators who have a relentless belief that all students, regardless of their race and economic or social circumstances, can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, have access to high quality instruction and curriculum, and can attain post secondary success. Educators who are driven bv academic achievement, continuous growth, and excel working in a rigorous and supportive environment. We seek culturally responsive educators who have experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills that they apply to understand their students, families, and communities.
What You’ll Do
The ESL Coordinator will oversee the provision of high-quality programs for English Learners at New Paradigm For Education schools. The ESL coordinator will be responsible for overseeing English proficiency assessments, planning professional development and coaching activities for teachers who serve ELLs, consulting with administrators and teachers, overseeing the implementation of all requirements and best practices for serving ELLs, promoting cultural awareness and proficiency, supporting family and community engagement, and responding to requests.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
Must have - or be on a path to - a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an ESL endorsement
5 years of classroom experience working with English Language Learners
Successful administrative or leadership experience at the school or district level
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the planning, scheduling, and administration of ESL-related assessments, including initial language proficiency tests, ongoing assessments, and reclassification evaluations. Ensure that testing is conducted in a timely and efficient manner, while maintaining adherence to state and district policies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment data to track the progress of ESL students. Provide detailed reports to administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders. Use data to inform instructional practices, program development, and student placement.
Assumes responsibility for the accurate and punctual preparation of all ESL reports.
Maintains accurate files of all past or currently served students in ESL programs.
Supports the work of teachers and staff with English learners in partnership with the school administrators.
Trains other NPFE staff for the purpose of ensuring their ability to provide appropriate, timely, and effective services to ESLs and their families.
Collaborates with administrators and staff to facilitate relationship building, cultural competency, and organization awareness as it relates to English learners.
Other ancillary duties as assigned or needed
If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team!
