Position Function/Purpose

To provide support for ELS to ensure that they gradually progress from one grade level to the next, graduate from high school, and are prepared for workforce or post-secondary readiness.

To serve as a support system for campuses regarding EL transitional needs.   

Major Responsibilities

1.       Lead in the development and implementation of a comprehensive campus plan to assist ELs in transitioning from one grade level to the next.

2.       Work with staff to identify ELs, establish contact with each student, develop high school graduation plans focused on college preparation and monitor their progress.

3.       Provide/arrange appropriate counseling, tutoring and mentoring interventions to enhance success in academics, testing and preparation/participation in higher education

4.       Coordinate efforts in feeder schools to provide vertical alignment in services for ELs.

5.       Assist students served through ESL programs in accessing educational opportunities.

School/Community Relations

1.       Work closely with parents, sharing information and conferencing regarding students’ academic progress and opportunities

2.       Accurately represent the philosophy and policies of the Midland Independent School District.

3.       Cooperate with community, state and national agencies in providing education and awareness for the public.

4.       Cooperate with campus administrators in providing chemical abuse education/awareness programs and information for the staff

5.       Conduct education and awareness programs and seminars for the public

6.       Exhibit a professional attitude and image to the public

7.       Participate in campus Core Team meetings, as appropriate

8.       Participate in LPAC/ARD meetings as appropriate

9.       Exercise initiative in finding innovative programs for use in the district

Administration

1.       Provide central office and principals with written progress reports on transitioning progress

2.       Collect and report data to central office and campus principals

3.       Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district and campus regulations and policies

4.       Demonstrate skill in planning and organizing

5.       Demonstrate skill in appropriate record keeping

6.       Demonstrate skill in implementation of programs

Professional Development

1.       Engage in professional growth through attendance at state, regional and/or district meetings and conferences

2.       Engage in providing professional growth for others at the state and local levels.

Other Duties

1.       Perform such other duties as may be assigned or necessary for job effectiveness.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Strong communication and supervisory skills

2.       Knowledge of special populations, i.e. Special education, LEP

3.       Knowledge of high school graduation plans, high school transcripts, college admission requirements and concurrent/dual credit opportunities

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 will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift or exert force up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment used

telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are the representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.  May be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.