Coordinating Teacher - English as a Second Language

About This Role

Coordinating teachers provide support to English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers to improve the quality of instruction. The role involves designing and delivering professional development for ESL teachers and content area teachers. This position acts as a liaison between ESL and other Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) departments to inform the teaching of English language learner students and implement language supports across grade levels and subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental support to ESL teachers to enhance the quality of ESL instruction; conduct a minimum of one school visit to each assigned school annually
• Serve as a liaison between ESL and other WCPSS departments to determine best practices for teaching English learners and to implement practices for equitable access across grade levels and subject areas, including developing and delivering collaborative professional learning opportunities for teachers
• Work collaboratively with the ESL team to design and deliver professional learning for ESL teachers and content area teachers; report progress of efforts to support schools and special projects to the Senior Administrator and Director of ESL on a regular basis
• Establish and maintain open communication with other WCPSS departments to inform the teaching of English learners and development of curricular supports, grade levels, and subject areas; participate as a partner in middle school district initiatives, as assigned
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and best practices
• Extensive knowledge of English language development pedagogy and literacy
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning
• Ability to evaluate professional learning sessions to ensure topics and information are being implemented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form in English and Spanish using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, English as a Second Language, or a related field
• Three years of ESL teaching experience in a public school setting
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered