Job Description

Job Title: World Language Program Coordinator

Reports To: Cabinet Level Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 3/5/2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The World Language Program Coordinator provides key leadership and support to teachers, principals and central office staff as it pertains to the English Language Learner program, dual language program and foreign language department. The Program Coordinator works with the District Assessment office to coordinate District-wide assessments (excluding quarterly common assessments) and placement testing for the ELL program. The Program Coordinator assesses relevant district-wide student achievement data and recommends appropriate courses of action including curricular changes based on student achievement data. The Program Coordinator will coordinate culturally appropriate services and activities for ELL students and their parents. The Program Coordinator position is not supervisory in nature, however, the Program Coordinator is responsible for actively coaching and supporting teachers in their area of expertise; coordinating the work of the ELL office; organizing, planning, and facilitating program-level professional development; and budget development and oversight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Adheres to Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with teachers, principals, and directors regarding important issues relative to their program responsibility.

Provides coaching and support to classroom teachers. May include classroom modeling of educational strategies.

100% of the time will be engaged in program coordination. Of this time, 80% will be spent in buildings observing programs, supporting and coaching teachers; 20% will be spent analyzing data, researching best practices and trends and preparing professional development opportunities.

Develops and manages program budget.

Develops, delivers, and assesses program-based professional development for teachers and principals. Identification of best practices is an important aspect of this professional development responsibility. Must keep current on laws and educational regulations relating to program.

Participates in the recruiting and selection process of applicants for open positions. Provides guidance in the development of content-based questions used to assess content knowledge of applicants in the selection process.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education or the appropriate content area and a minimum of three years teaching experience and one year experience within the District. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for position. English as a Second Language endorsement preferred. Employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Program Coordinator retains the regular teaching contract issued in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 279 and shall be issued a supplemental contract for a one-year assignment to the Program Coordinator role. The supplemental contract will be for 20 additional contract days beyond the career teacher contract. The Program Coordinator will receive a $10,000 stipend for the additional contract days. The scope of the work to be completed for the additional contract days will be determined by the Cabinet-level Directors.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated annually by the direct supervisor.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including teachers, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Translation skills are also important. Individual must have effective listening skills.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Promotes the District and program areas through positive public relations. The Program Coordinator will be a collaborative team member that maintains positive relationships with administrators, staff, parents and community groups.

FACILITATION SKILLS

Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation includes discussion as well as group problem solving processes.

PLANNING SKILLS

Must have the ability to plan both long-term and short-term. Planning should include data analysis, research of best practices, action steps and general logistical support.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate information, data, resources, scheduling, and other needs within the program(s).

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Individual must have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Individual must be competent in research and information gathering through technology. Must also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required, including spreadsheets, power point and web-based information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.