English Language Development (ELD) Manager

Position Type: Full-TimeReports To: Director of SchoolLocation: Aurora, CO

Position Summary

The English Language Development (ELD) Manager is responsible for overseeing the school's English Language Learner (ELL) program to ensure that multilingual learners receive high-quality instruction and support. This role includes compliance with federal and state regulations, professional development for teachers, and direct student interventions to promote English language acquisition. The ELD Manager collaborates with educators, families, and community partners to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program DevelopmentCompliance

• Design, implement, and oversee the school's English Language Development (ELD) program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Title III and ELD standards.
• Monitor and support the identification, assessment, and placement of English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessments, and language proficiency levels.
• Coordinate and oversee the administration of language proficiency assessments (e.g., WIDA ACCESS, ELPAC).

Instructional LeadershipTeacher Support

• Provide coaching and professional development to teachers on best practices for ELL instruction, including sheltered instruction, language scaffolding, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support lesson planning and instruction for multilingual learners.
• Model and support differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of ELLs.
• Stay current on research and instructional best practices for English language acquisition.

Student SupportIntervention

• Develop and oversee targeted intervention programs for ELLs at different proficiency levels.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional supports as needed.
• Collaborate with special education and student services teams to support ELLs with additional learning needs.
• Ensure equitable access to grade-level content while supporting language development.

FamilyCommunity Engagement

• Build relationships with families of ELL students and provide resources to support language development at home.
• Organize family workshops, translated materials, and outreach programs to engage multilingual families.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and community organizations that support English learners.
• Advocate for the needs and success of ELLs within the school community.

AssessmentData Analysis

• Analyze student achievement data to drive instructional decisions and program improvements.
• Support teachers in using formative and summative assessments to track language development.
• Report student progress to school leadership and make data-informed recommendations for instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, Bilingual Education, or a related field (preferred).
• Valid teaching certification with an ESL, ELD, or bilingual endorsement (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with English Language Learners in a K-8 setting.
• 3-5 years of experience coaching others to achieve positive student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of language acquisition theories, ELD standards, and best practices.
• Experience leading professional development and coaching teachers.
• Ability to lead a trajectory of PD to build knowledge and skills in community for implementing best practices in pull-out and push-in ELD classes, and universal best practices for teaching multi-lingual learners.
• Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for educational equity and supporting multilingual learners.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a charter school or urban education setting.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Proficiency in a language other than English (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with instructional technology for ELLs.