ELL Coordinator

Seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinator who will provide the necessary help to ensure that all ELL students are given the proper support to thrive at Faith Academy and grow in their English language development. They will work with the divisional principals and the Director of Teaching and Learning to lead the divisional ELL programs. They will also oversee the testing for incoming multilingual students.

Essential Duties of the job

Work professionally to stay abreast of current philosophy and methods of language acquisition and instruction.
Maintain adequate entrance procedures in tandem with the FA Registrar for ELLs and their parents. Work with Central Office reception staff who will dispatch the necessary forms to all ELL parents.
Work with principals and ELL staff across divisions to implement the English-language assessments for the purpose of discerning entrance/exit decisions for students and suitable instructional materials for ELLs.
Work with the registrar to communicate with prospective ELLs and their families. If needed, interview students and parents and assess suitable grade levels for students to be tested in.
Coordinate scheduling, testing, and scoring of ELL entrance tests or work with the testing coordinator as they complete entrance testing for multilingual students.
Work with the administration, ELL teachers, and classroom teachers to implement strategies for supporting ELLs.
Support divisions in providing professional development for staff.
Oversee collection and collation of data on each student receiving ELL support to track their progress.
Collaborate with staff to communicate with teachers and parents regarding any concerns for students receiving ELL support.

Additional responsibilities

Observe instruction and provide feedback with regards to addressing the needs of ELLs.
Complete duties as requested by the supervisor.
Lead regular ELL team meetings for all ELL teachers across divisions to give ideas, training, and encouragement, and to provide a forum for discussing issues and answering questions.

Job specifications

Training in Second Language Acquisition
Certified Teacher
Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills

For SchooL Year:

2026-2027

Term of Service:

2 year commitment, preferred

Type of Position:

Critical Position, Full Time

Division:

Support

Supervisor:

Director of Teaching & Learning