POSITION SUMMARY:
The ESOL Testing Coach, under the direct supervision of the ESOL Supervisor, will play an integral role in accomplishing ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)/ISCO (International Student Counseling Office) initiatives focusing on ESOL enrollment, testing and data collection. This position will provide direct assistance to the ESOL Testing Team, as well as maintain compliance with federal and state mandates around Title III English language development programs and assessment.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Administer diagnostic assessments and make placement decisions for incoming or returning international students through the ISCO and through the referral and Pre-K/Kindergarten screening processes in schools;
Provide technical assistance to schools in the proper administration of the annual English language proficiency assessment; administer the annual English language proficiency assessment to ELLs in schools during the test administration window;
Enter accurate ELL student data into source systems; manage, disseminate and interpret international student data in order to advance ELL student achievement;
Manage the ELL and R-ELL accommodations process through ELL Committee guidance for schools and comprehensive electronic documentation and reporting;
Communicate with parents of international students, individually and program-wide, regarding placement decisions, program options, school choice, assessment results, etc.;
Act as a liaison, serve on committees, and attend conferences and briefings to advance goals for English language learners. This will include interaction with central office and school staff, other educational jurisdictions, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and community and professional organizations;
Conduct professional development on English language proficiency test administration, selection, administration and evaluation of accommodations, and other topics as needed;
Manage materials of assessment, including placing orders, keeping records and distributing supplies to schools;
Develop schedules to assign ESOL staff to various testing and training duties;
Oversee documentation required for Title III accountability to prepare for federal and state reports, audits and monitoring visits;
Manages projects relates to ESOL testing; and
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reliable transportation in the expectation that duties will involve travel;
Minimum of five years of experience working with linguistically diverse populations;
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google;
Ability to work with diverse populations;
Ability to speak English and another language conversationally (Spanish or French preferred);
Strong oral and written communication skills; and
Excellent human relations skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university in Education or related field; at least five (5) years of working in a cross-cultural, educational setting.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MSDE teaching certificate (APC Certificate preferred), ESOL certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.