Job Title: ESL Curriculum Coordinator Department: Academic Department

Lafayette Parish School System

Job Description

Reports To: ESL Program Administrator FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Human ResourcesPrepared Date: May 27, 2015

Approved By: Superintendent Approved Date: ______

Salary Grade: Teacher Salary ScheduleDays:202 Days Hours8

Obj./Func: 119/2290 2002 Sales Tax Eligible: No

Summary: The ESL Curriculum Coordinator will collect, assess, and analyze individual student information in order to assess English language skills for placement in the ESL Program. The ESL CurriculumCoordinator will plan appropriate education programs for students with limited English language proficiency.

Qualifications:Louisiana Teaching Certificate with endorsement of English as a Second Language, Master’s Degree and five years of professional experience teaching English as a Second Language. Bilingualism preferred.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: The ESL Curriculum Coordinatorshall be employed under the following terms: salary, benefits, leave time and conditions are approved by the Lafayette Parish School Board; conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules and regulations established by the Louisiana State Board of Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assess students to determine the level of English language proficiency to determine placement in the appropriate academic program.
Assists in enrolling students in ESL programs.
Provides assistance and orientation in the programs and procedures of Lafayette Parish School System for parents of ESL students.
Assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of ESL educational services.
Confers with parents and other school personnel on matters relating to the assessment of students and preparation of teaching-learning strategies for students.
Assists with in-service training of school personnel on topics related to working with ESL students.
Participates actively in the school improvement process.
Works effectively with school personnel, parents/guardians, and the community.
Participates in staff development and continued training in the field of ESL.
Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Professionalism Competency: The ESL Curriculum Coordinator contributes to achieving the schools’ missions, engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities, and creates and sustains partnerships with families, colleagues and communities.

The ESL Curriculum Coordinator engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
The ESL Curriculum Coordinator collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the schools’ missions.

Professional Responsibilities:

Requires regular attendance and punctuality.
Assists in implementing School/Board rules and policies.
Participates in activities to improve professional competence.

Supports academic school programs and displays positive attitude.
Completes reports and records as assigned in a timely manner.
Projects well-groomed appearance and follows district dress code.
Assumes additional responsibilities as may be assigned.
Functions professionally and harmoniously with parents, school personnel and students.
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required.
Provides for communication with students and parents outside the instructional day as determined by administrative policy.
Performs duty assignments dependably and punctually.
Accepts constructive criticism as an evaluative element of professional and instructional improvement.
Exhibits loyalty and maintains a positive attitude in the promotion of the Lafayette School System’s goals.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability -Manages competing demands; changes approach to best fit situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management directions; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time.
Honesty -Straightforward; acts with integrity; truthful; refuses to steal, cheat or deceive.
Decision Making - Identifies goals; weighs pros and cons; chooses best alternative; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people.
Cooperation -Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a team above own interests; asks for and offers help when needed.
Self-Discipline -Acts responsibly; works hard to reach goals; does quality work; reacts well under pressure; follows through on commitments.
Self-Motivation -Sets and achieves personally challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
Good Hygiene/Personal Appearance -Wears attire appropriate to the circumstances; practices personal grooming that is appropriate to the work environment.
Courteousness -Shows understanding; takes an interest in what people say and why they think and act as they do; approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Effective Communication -Speaks well; listens well; gives and understands instructions; communicates in ways appropriate to the situation and audience.

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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Search Engines such as Google and Bing Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job the staff member shall: Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time; communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary; prefer being able to talk or hear but American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with arms and hands and touse hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: outside weather conditions, a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses, heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities, a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction and/or operation of equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but may also be noisy at times. This job does require public contact, both on the telephone and in person, under sometimes stressful conditions.

Acknowledged & Approved By (Print Name): ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

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