ESL Coordinating Teacher - Parent Engagement - Wake County Public School System : Job Details

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE

ESL Coordinating Teacher-Parent Engagement

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

English as a Second Language (ESL)

LOCATION

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (Not eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No-End date June 30, 2025

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Plans, supports, and implements family engagement activities at the district and school levels to engage Multilingual (ML) schools families with their students academic achievement and with school system procedures and protocols, in order for families to contribute positively to their students academic success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of WCPSS Essential Standards, and WIDA 2020 Framework
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of web-based applications;
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to present information and provide training to large and small groups;
• Ability to perform data analysis and make data-driven decisions;
• Ability to organize, design, and deliver parent learning experiences related to literacy and math instruction;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, community agencies/organizations, businesses, and faith-based institutions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Three years of experience in public education;
• Experience designing and delivering professional development to adults in large and small group settings;
• Experience working with multilingual learners.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educators license with licensure in English as a Second Language;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Education;
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish);
• Experience working with multilingual parents on ways in which to help their children succeed in school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.