English Language Education Coordinator (2024-2025)

Employment Opportunity: District POSITION: English Language Education Coordinator 2024-2025 School year Posted: April 18, 2024Closed: May 9, 2024 Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an English Language Education (ELE) Coordinator, a new leadership position designed to support our students and educators. This position is a full-time, district-wide, benefits-eligible position which includes responsibilities for program coordination and responsibilities as a teacher of English Language Education providing direct services to students. The Coordinator will report to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment and collaborate closely with the Director for English Language Education. We are seeking candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a passion for and interest in instructional leadership, including familiarity with coaching models, instructional rounds, and curriculum development, and have demonstrated experience in using data to align instruction and respond to student needs. Responsibilities •Works under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and collaboratively with the Director of English Language Education to provide leadership and coordination of ELE programming and services •Supervise and evaluate English language education teaching staff as assigned •Provide direct teaching services to English language learners; this may include direct instruction, assessment, and screening •Provide academic support to eligible students, including literacy and math intervention as needed •Provide instructional coaching to teachers sheltering English in general education classes •Responsible for onboarding new students in assigned grade span(s) (elementary, middle, and/or high school), including: oLanguage screening (administer and score WIDA screener) oPre-screen and interview Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) students, when necessary oWork with Shrewsbury High School registrar/counseling office to request and review transcripts/school records oInitial welcome/compliance paperwork oMeet with new families •ACCESS testing (coordinating testing for all English Language learners by domain during instructional time, including working with the online test management software and collaborating with English Language Education educators and building leaders) •Maintain student records and monitor student progress •Review / Develop EL Success plans for underperforming students •Collaborate with colleagues to effectively support Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) students •Serve as a member of the District Leadership Team, including attendance at monthly meetings Find more information about Shrewsbury Public Schools at https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov Preferred Qualifications: •Master’s degree or beyond •Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an ELE Teacher required, director license preferred. •Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) •Ability to handle multiple areas of responsibility in a fast-paced environment •Demonstrate the core values of Shrewsbury Public Schools •Works flexibly in a changing school environment Work Year/Compensation: This position is governed by the Shrewsbury Education Association Unit A contract; per that contract, Curriculum Coordinators will work the 184-day teacher year plus 10 days to be scheduled with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The 10 extra days will likely take place in the summer to include language screening for new students, meeting with appropriate team members to go over schedules for English-learning students, availability during the week before school starts, handling course recommendations and schedules for new students, District Leadership Team Summer Workshop, attendance at key school events at assigned level. Salary is placement on the teacher’s scale, plus a stipend of $8260-$12,663, based on years of experience in a supervisory role. The position includes a full benefits package including health care insurance, sick and personal time, and tuition reimbursement. The position is eligible for membership in Unit A of the Shrewsbury Education Association (same as teachers). Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from your principal and/or direct supervisor. Please apply via www.schoolspring.com or via direct email to Barbara A. Malone, Executive Director of Human Resources at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.