ESOL Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionThe English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program provides community members services to learn English or improve their ability to speak, read, and write in English. Join us as a Program Coordinator in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and management of all program operations. This position coordinates the existing ESOL program and initiates and supports efforts to expand and develop new educational services.
• Supervise the maintenance of academic records and reporting requirements for funding sources, while using a participatory, team-based, learner-centered approach.
• Develop, plan, oversee, and manage the daily operation of the ESOL program.
• Monitor and evaluate program and student performance, and implement changes necessary to meet or exceed targeted outcomes.
• Oversee the development of the educational curriculum.
• Interview and hire staff in coordination with the Vice President of Workforce Development & Technology Services and ABCD Human Resources office and complete performance evaluations.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate ESOL Instructors and Education and Career Advisors; schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings; create Individual Professional Development Plans jointly with staff; guide efforts of staff to implement professional development plans; and assist with classroom management.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, enter student data, maintain student records, and monitor student and program outcomes.
• Provide regular communication and collaboration with other Program Coordinators.
• Complete and submit ABCD monthly reports and reports to funders promptly.
• Attend ABCD ESOL Program Coordinator meetings and participate in ABCD Adult Educators’ efforts to develop and implement program-wide initiatives, evaluate program performance, and create joint staff and program activities.
• Ensure that program data is entered accurately and transmitted to DOE via the LACES system in a timely manner.
• Ensure the effective use of volunteers and tutors, including working with teaching staff to develop training and work assignments, and to ensure the integration of volunteers to support student learning.
• Establish strategic partnerships with stakeholders and key peers in Boston area educational and community-based organizations; facilitate referrals to education, training, social, and emergency services as necessary.
• Recruit and support students, business and community leaders, staff, service providers, and public representatives in the program community to serve on the local and central Adult Education Advisory Councils.
• Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and conferences of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Coordinate with ABCD departments and staff to ensure that the program meets current ADA requirements.
• Substitute for instructors when they are absent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences or related field, and one to three years of previous teaching experience with adults and/or youth, preferably in ABE, ASE, or ESOL in a community-based setting required.
• Certification in BEST Plus 2.0 and TABE CLAS-E Reading and Writing preferred.
• Experience working in DESE-funded program a plus.
• Certification in administering and scoring the TABE Reading and Writing and BEST Plus 2.0 preferred
• Demonstrated ability in program planning and evaluation, curriculum development, program management, and supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialized literacy programs and best practices in educational programming.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.