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Coordinating Teacher - English as a Second Language

Wake County Public School System

Cary, NC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
COORDINATING TEACHER
WORKING TITLE
Coordinating Teacher-English as a Second Language
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
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides support to ESL teachers to enhance the quality of ESL instruction. Designs and delivers professional development for ESL teachers and content area teachers. Serves as a liaison between ESL and other Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) departments to inform the teaching of English language learner students and to implement language supports across grade levels and subject areas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
  • Extensive knowledge of curriculum and best practices;
  • Extensive knowledge of English language development pedagogy and literacy;
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
  • Effective time management skills;
  • Ability to design and deliver professional learning;
  • Ability to evaluate professional learning sessions to ensure topics and information are being implemented;
  • Ability to work in a team environment;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form in English and Spanish 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, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, English as a Second Language, or related field;
  • Three years of ESL teaching experience in a public school setting;
  • Experience designing and delivering professional learning;
  • Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

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 operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree in English as a Second Language or related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Provides supplemental support to ESL teachers to enhance the quality of ESL instruction; conducts a minimum of one school visit to each assigned school annually.
  2. Serves as a liaison between ESL and other WCPSS departments to determine best practices for teaching English learners and to implement practices for equitable access across grade levels and subject areas, including developing and delivering collaborative professional learning opportunities for teachers.
  3. Works collaboratively with the ESL team to design and deliver professional learning for ESL teachers and content area teachers; reports progress of efforts to support schools and special projects to the Senior Administrator and Director of ESL on a regular basis.
  4. Establishes and maintains open communication with other WCPSS departments to inform the teaching of English learners and development of curricular supports, grade levels, and subject areas; participates as a partner in middle school district initiatives, as assigned.
  5. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and 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:2/2025
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.

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Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) is a well-regarded educational institution based in Cary, NC, United States. As the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest in the U.S, it operates within the education industry providing primary and secondary education to students in Wake County. The district oversees a wide array of schools, including traditional calendars, year-round calendars, modified calendars, and magnets. Founded in 1976, the WCPSS has consistently strived to meet the individual needs of all students by providing a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment.

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Education

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Cary, NC, US

Year founded

1976

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