Overview: Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive ESOL program; training and coaching staff in the use of effective, research-based methodologies leading to English proficiency development and the academic success of ELLs participating in problem-solving programmatic determinations. Identifying staff developmental needs of the school and providing staff development and follow up coaching related to English language proficiency development as part of the problem-solving process; and expanding relationships with school and community groups to help ELL’S reach their highest potential.

Employment Schedule: 10 months, full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners
• Evaluates student progress and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
• Provide an initial professional development session during pre-service week for all faculty.
• Conducts Ongoing Professional Development as needed and directed by the principal
• Ensure compliance with District requirements:
• Test and document all students as per result of Home Language Survey within the statutory timeline.
• Complete all testing and documentation required for the beginning of the school year.
• Ensure TERMS/SIS updated by providing IMT with all required information monthly.
• Review and maintain Ellevation/District ELL Database updated and monitor requirements daily, including but not limited to parent communication and meetings.
• Meet all compliance requirements based on DEUSS dates.
• Maintain all Blue Folders updated with all the required documentation.
• Student/Parent Service
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
• Arrange for an orientation in coordination with faculty.
• Create/maintain/provide ESOL flyers on recurring issues/topics for parents and/or students.
• Provide resources/guidance to parents to help them better support their scholars as they transition in this new community.
• Offer parent events as directed by the principal.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively engages in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision
• Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance
• 401K Plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) – vacation, sick, personal
• This is a salaried position

Franklin Academy is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.

FRANKLIN ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Franklin Academy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation or expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including oral presentations, written skills, active listening skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the school.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional and, helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to be at work consistently, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.