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High School ESL Coordinator 

(Full Time, Certification Required)

Position Description

Educators for Quality Alternatives

EQA serves students who have dropped out, been expelled from, or have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings and are looking for an accelerated path to graduation. There are three high school campuses, The NET: Central City which opened in 2011, The NET: Gentilly which opened in 2017, and a third high school campus, The NET: East/ New Orleans Accelerated High School (NOAH), which opened in 2020 as a merger with ReNEW Accelerated High School. Students at the high schools earn a high school diploma and participate in internships, career counseling, and career training in various fields including construction, medical, and digital media.  EQA also serves middle school students through The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for 7th and 8th grade struggling students. For all settings, our goal is that our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experience necessary to succeed in the career and education path of their choice. 

Position Summary and Responsibilities 

This position is a unique opportunity to work intensively with EL students. You will join a dedicated and mission aligned team of professionals who believe that every student should have high quality, individualized support.

The EQA Schools ELL Coordinator is responsible for:

• Recruitment, outreach and enrollment of EL students and supporting students and families in their transition to EQA
• Teaching, co-teaching, and tutoring ELL students to build their English language skills and to help them access grade level content
• Annual reporting of EL Programming at EQA to NOLA-PS and LDOE
• Administering the ELPS and ELPT for new and returning students each year 
• Writing and managing annual reviews of LEP plans
• Collaborating with school teams to insure all ELL students receive the appropriate level of support, accommodations, and modifications to make progress on their IGP
• Translate, modify, and adjust assignments, assessments and other documents to insure student success and family access to information
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
• Constantly developing your own craft

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years teaching at risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement
• A BA or BS required; Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred
  • All uncertified teachers must be authorized in order to become a part of the EQA team as a teacher under Louisiana State Law. Read more here !  
• Degree in and/or extensive knowledge of content area
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

Details

• Start Date: ASAP 
• Location: Must be willing to travel to all 3 EQA campuses in New Orleans 
• Schedule: School is year-round with a generous leave schedule.
• Salary: $50,000-$55,000 depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and 403b retirement plan

EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EQA does not sponsor employment visas.

EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EQA does not sponsor employment visas. In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.

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