What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEI Program Liaison (Part-time, Non-Benefited) 1 position - Worcester State University position at Worcester State University?
TITLE: LEI Program Liaison
DEPARTMENT: Latino Education Institute
SUPERVISOR: Kathleen Orengo
SCHEDULE: Up to 15 hours per week.
General Statement of Duties: The Program Liaison will oversee and support the Math and English literacy tutors/teachers to ensure the successful implementation of literacy and math after-school programming for elementary English Language Learners (ELLs). The liaison will provide leadership, communication, and administrative support while ensuring alignment with program goals, including WPS-aligned curricula and school assignments, as well as overall organizational priorities.
Responsibilities:
1. Program oversight and support: Supervise and guide the English literacy and Math tutors/teacher to ensure effective planning, delivery, and assessment of English literacy and Math lessons for grades K-5 (3rd to 5th grades). Conduct regular check-ins and observations to support instructional quality, classroom management, and student engagement.
2. Curriculum and resource management: Collaborate with the Math and English literacy tutors/teachers to ensure the use of WPS-aligned literacy and math strategies, curricula, and related assignments. Identify and facilitate access to instructional resources, tools, and materials needed to enhance teaching and learning for ELL students.
3. Student assessment and data analysis: Oversee the use of LEI and WPS assessment tools to track student progress in both English literacy and Math and ensure data-driven instructional decisions. Support the tutors/teachers in collecting, analyzing, and reporting both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate student outcomes and program effectiveness.
4. Collaboration: Serves as the primary liaison between the Math and English literacy tutors/teachers, LEI leadership, WPS staff, teachers and families to ensure strong communication and program alignment. Facilitate collaboration with colleagues, support staff, and community partners to provide a cohesive and culturally sensitive learning experience.
5. Professional development and capacity building: Identify and recommend professional development opportunities to enhance the tutors/instructors' skills in literacy and math instruction, ELL strategies, and culturally responsive teaching. Support continuous learning by monitoring professional growth and fostering a collaborative team environment.
6. Monitoring program outcomes: Track program implementation, identify successes and challenges, and implement necessary improvements to meet program goals in literacy and math for the youth being served.
7. Administrative support: Oversee accurate reporting of program activities, including attendance, lesson plans, assessment data, and progress reports for literacy and math programming. Assist with scheduling, program planning, and documentation to ensure smooth operations and timely reporting to stakeholders.
8. Responsible: Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, region, national origin, immigration status, homelessness, disability, or gender identity.
9. Other duties as assigned, including supporting other staff and representing the organization upon assignment.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
1. A Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education with some proven experience in teaching or tutoring English literacy or Math at the elementary level.
2. Bilingual (English and Spanish) and previous experience working with culturally diverse communities.
3. Strong organizational and communication skills.
4. Strong reporting writing skills (with quantitative and qualitative data).
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Some proven experience in the area of bilingual/bicultural education.
2. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.
Hourly rate: $30/ hour
Salary : $30
