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Job: World Languages Coordinator (Atlanta, GA)

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Thanks to JET alum Jessica Cook (who works for the Consulate in Atlanta) for sharing this JET relevant opening. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: World Languages Coordinator
Posted by: Atlanta Public Schools
Type: Full-time
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Closing date: 06/13/2012

https://aps.taleo.net/careersection/all_jobs2/jobdetail.ftl?job=216580&src=JB-10120

Overview:
The World Languages Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to improvements in the ESOL and Foreign Languages Programs; The coordinator ensures compliance with all State and Federal Laws and State Department of Education Rules and Regulations. The World Languages Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to improvements in K-12 Foreign Language Program. This position reports to the Director for Curriculum and Instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration and Organization:

  • Ensure the implementation of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards into the ESOL and Foreign Language Programs
  • Provide leadership and coordinates the development of a comprehensive K-12 ESOL curriculum including knowledge of WIDA standards and assessments
  • Coordinate the selection of instructional materials, supplies, technology, equipment, and textbooks needed to support the implementation of the ESOL curriculum
  • Develops and manages a District-level budget and the Title III grant budget
  • Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all activities and program functions, personnel, and physical resources of the ESOL department
  • Direct the multifaceted services, programs, and activities of the ESOL department
  • Direct the completion of multiple reports as mandated by the state DOE
  • Develop short-term and long-term goals for the ESOL department
  • Collaborate with and/or supports schools, other offices, departments, and non-school agencies to accomplish the ESOL department’s mission
  • Coordinate curriculum development and implementation of instructional services for the K-12 Foreign Language Program
  • Coordinate the selection of instructional materials, supplies, textbooks, technology, and equipment needed to support the implementation of the foreign language curriculum
  • Develop essential benchmarks and standards; Establishes procedures and guidelines to be used for assessment purposes
  • Develop and manage an annual budget relating to the Foreign Language Program
  • Assist principals in hiring qualified ESOL and Foreign Language teachers
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives

Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, foreign language, English, or reading required

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience and 3 additional years of classroom experience teaching ESOL or foreign language required; must have experience in second language acquisition and curriculum development

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the administration of budgets
Central office experience and experience working in a large K-12 environment

CERTIFICATIONS:
Must Hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching, Leadership, or Support Certification


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