GreatHearts Charter School - ESL Coordinator

Job Details

Region: 20
School District/Employer: GreatHearts Charter School
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Assignment Level: Area
  • Student Services
Job Title: ESL Coordinator
School: Great Hearts Academies
Campus Description: Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide over 25,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Date Posted: 5/3/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: The ESL Coordinator/Teacher is responsible for:

Program Coordination
- Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify emergent bilingual students at all grade levels, including review of student data and testing of students.
- Develop and revise bilingual and ESL curriculum as needed.
- Assist teachers in providing emergent bilingual students with appropriate course work through curriculum modification, accelerations, etc.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the bilingual and ESL programs and implement changes based on the findings.
- Plan and execute all required language assessments including identification, annual proficiency, and reclassification assessments.
- Plan, manage and conduct all required LPAC meetings.
- Manage the ESL classroom, set service schedules to meet the needs of each emergent bilingual, oversee the support provided by ESL Teachers and Assistant Teachers, and ensure the physical safety, emotional, social, and educational needs of the emergent bilinguals are met.
- Instruct and support emergent bilinguals in small group pull out ELAR classes.
- Other duties as assigned.

Consultation
- Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
- Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding emergent bilingual students.
- Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.

Budget and Inventory
- Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.

Policy, Reports, and Law
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
- Train campus personnel and oversee LPAC meetings and paperwork.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (required)
- Valid/Current Texas Teacher Certification (required)
- Valid Texas Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or ESL certificate for K - 12

Experience:
- Two or more years of teaching experience
- Experience as an ESL teacher or coordinator preferred.
Salary Range: Pay: $50,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits: - Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees
How To Apply: Please contact Andrianna Salazar (andrianna.salazar@greathearts.org) and/or use this link to apply (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=GREATHEARTS&cws=51&rid=2094)

Contact Person:

Name: Kiann Mapes
Email: careers@greatheartsamerica.org
Address: 3350 Story Rd
City: Irving
State: TX
Zip: 75038
Phone: (210) 888-9475
Fax: (469) 759-3021