English Language Learner (Ell) Coordinator

Company Overview

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role: 

Under the direction of the Chief of Curriculum and Instruction and Principal, the ELL Coordinator will coordinate all English as a Second Language (ELL) programs and related activities; providing information and guidance to teachers and schools; implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards; developing goals and strategic plans; and providing supervision as needed and/or assigned. 

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Creates a comprehensive ELL educational program, adheres to the testing requirements and reporting standards for DESE
• Organize, set up and lead District wide implementation of WIDA ACCESS
• Develops and implements weekly instructional activities to promote English language acquisition 
• Provide resources and EL solutions for teaching staff.
• Create PD, observe & provide feedback for teachers if needed. 
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources and teaching methods to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and aligned with the Missouri English Language Learner Proficiency standards
• Create “core standards,” for appropriate age levels to ensure students are reaching target language level. Utilize differentiation for new comers and early second Language Learners.
• Evaluate and edit in-class assessments for qualifying EL’s. Organize testing accommodation schedule for IA, STEP, MAP, and NWEA
• Evaluates individual student progress through regular assessments including the ACCESS for ELLs and W-APT screening test when appropriate
• Maintains effective and efficient student records including lesson plans directly aligned with Missouri’s ELL Proficiency standards and ILLPs (Individual Language Learner Plans)
• Ensures compliance with state requirements for ELL monitoring
• Perform other duties as requested or required
  

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Missouri Teaching Certification required
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 certification (provisional is acceptable)

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus 
• Experience working with students and families in low income urban communities
• Exceptional MS Excel Skills and strong skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Proven track record of student achievement results
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving 

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• PTO rollover up to 80 hours
• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)
  

Schedule

Teachers and staff are expected to be present for core hours of 7:30AM to 4:00PM during the school year from August to May. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.