ELL Coordinator
Stride, Inc.

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses:

State: Missouri

Subject Area: ELL/ESL

Teaching Certification Required: Appropriate current subject specific Missouri teaching license.

Residency Requirement:

• Missouri residents preferred.
• Will consider residents of Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas.
• Must be able to obtain a Missouri teaching license and attend in person events as planned.This may include testing, professional development, and other school related events.

The ELL Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the school's English Language Learner program. ELL Coordinators help develop and deliver training, mentoring and professional development to teachers, staff and learning coaches, and advises school administration on all ELL policy and testing updates to help ensure legal compliance. ELL Coordinators are instrumental in analyzing the most current information regarding ELL programs and making recommendations accordingly, in helping to shape the school's and district's vision for its ELL program and in projecting a positive image to the community about the school's ELL program.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, from 8a - 4p, 9a - 5p, or as defined by school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Facilitate the planning, evaluation, and delivery of the school's ELL program
• Provide ELL training and mentoring support to Learning Coaches, teachers and staff;
• Work with department staff to develop and provide ELL professional development programs;
• Ensure effective implementation of the ELL program including monitoring the screening, referral, and placement process for ELL services;
• Assume responsibility for coordinating the ELL program throughout the school, including coordination with other Special Programs
• Implement and maintain the school ELL pre-assessment intervention program;
• Maintain ELL student records and operating policies that ensure compliance;
• Effectively and regularly communicate Federal, State and District ELL policy and state testing policy updates and guidelines to Administration with the goal of keeping school compliant with all Federal and State laws and regulations;
• Work collaboratively with the ELL Manager in developing school's vision for the district's and school's ELL program;
• Continually research ELL programs and provide analysis of such programs to determine possible implementation at the school;
• Communicate effectively and often with learning coaches articulating school's mission and conducting activities that may be needed to provide the learning coach with information and training regarding ELL.
• Meet all team deadlines and responsibilities, listen to others and value opinions, help team leader to meet goals, welcome newcomers and promote a team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree AND
• Active state ELL/ESL teaching license AND
• 3 yrs directly related experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of ELL diagnostic procedures, education of ELL students, human development, and learning theories.
• Knowledge and experience completing and maintaining state ELL forms.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Easily adapt to change, remain open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and adjust plans to meet changing
• Ability to deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, be held accountable for actions, maintain confidentiality, support company values, and convey good news and

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree
• Experience as a campus ELL coordinator/tutor/teacher
• Experience teaching or leading in an online setting

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.

• This position is virtual.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type
Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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