Dual Language Coordinator - Central Office

TITLE:  Dual Language Coordinator

LOCATION: Central Office and Training Center

The Kansas City- Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22-000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy- the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools- 28 elementary schools- 7 middle schools- and 5 college and career academies/high schools- we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic- 24% African American- 10% White- and 7% Asian. To serve our students- the district employs approximately 4-000 employees including more than 1-600 teachers. 

JOB GOAL:

The job of Dual Language Coordinator (all levels) is for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for providing information and serving as a resource to Dual Language teachers- administrators- and other staff; developing all Dual Language staff to function at high levels as demonstrated by practice and student achievement data; support in the implementation of the district’s instructional model and the District’s Continuous Improvement Plan that results in the achievement of the district’s indicators of success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates master knowledge of content- pedagogy- and coaching.
• Provide support- training- mentoring and coaching to dual language teachers- related service providers- paraprofessionals- and administrators.
• Coaches and supports dual language implementation utilizing data (formative- summative- and standardized measures) that results in the change of instructional practices. Support teachers in the areas of effective instructional practices- reflective thinking- and lesson design connected to data.
• Uses principles of adult learning and effective facilitation in the planning and implementation of professional development (in-service and classroom embedded).
• Design and delivery of standards-based professional development (Building and District in-service- embedded- and Professional Learning Communities) in collaboration with the Instructional Coaches and the Director of ESOL.
• Understands and deploys best practices in the curriculum management process in collaboration with the curriculum department.
• Demonstrates high levels of proficiency in leadership behaviors and professional deportment.
• Ability to work a full day in the location or locations assigned.
• Ability to perform required work and in a fast paced- highly intensive school environment.
• Collaborate with human resources department and building administration in the recruitment- selection- and retention of dual language teachers. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of effective teaching experience preferred as evident by favorable references- portfolio- and evaluations.
• Experience as an instructional coach as evidenced by student achievement data and other impact data included in a professional portfolio.
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field (or plan of study on file and active progression to complete degree program) in an agreed upon timeframe.
• Maintains Kansas Teaching License in appropriate content area and level.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more content areas.
• Demonstrated understanding of Second Language Acquisition- dual language teaching (Spanish preferred)
• Demonstrated effective coaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design- and implement effective instruction resulting in students meeting or exceeding standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

COMMUNICATION:

Maintains communication with teachers- other school personnel to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagram- or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals- technical procedures- or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports- general curriculum and learning theories- correspondence- and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators- staff- parents- students- and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit- walk- stand and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair- or moving/rearranging furniture.  While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- and depth perception.

ORGANIZATION:

Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.  Is directly responsible for students’ safety- work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students- peers- parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 days

SALARY: Based on USD #500 Salary Schedule 

FLSA: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Director of ESOL & Migrant Programs

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