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Bilingual Coordinator

 

School: XYZ Charter                                  

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

 

Oversee the charter program for bilingual students.  Provide educational opportunities to bilingual students through communication with charter staff and outside personnel.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

     Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsement in bilingual education

            List any other XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Capable of organizing and coordinating charterwide program.
  • Skill at interpreting data.
  • Understanding of curriculum and instruction.
  • Understanding of strategies and materials for the education of bilingual students.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective communication skills with bilingual parents and students.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

     Program Management

  • Construct procedures and implement the process to recognize bilingual students at all grade levels, including review of student information and testing of students.
  • Adapt bilingual curriculum as needed.
  • Ensure bilingual students have appropriate curriculum modifications, acceleration, etc., of course work through collaboration with teachers.
  • Design and provide for professional staff training sessions on various instructional methods, classroom settings, and identifying methods for bilingual students.
  • Design and implement an ongoing assessment of the bilingual program and make adaptations based on the results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Consultation                                                                                                        

  • Ensure aide staff has appropriate resources and materials to accomplish program goals.
  • Confer with individuals associated with bilingual students in regards to program goals.
  • Oversee parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.

 

Finance and Inventory

·         Manage the bilingual budget and see that programs are efficient and that bilingual funds are managed appropriately.

  • Assess program needs to calculate budget and cost estimates.
  • Assist in grant-writing activities to secure program funding.
  • Participate in acquiring supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.

 

     Documentation and Law

  • Gather, manage and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
  • Abide by all policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools, and the local charter policy.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.
  • Extended hours may be required.
  • Some travel may be required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

 

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