Movement School is a growing network of free, public charter schools.  We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.

Job Summary:

The Multilingual Coordinator supports the academic and social success of multilingual students by coordinating translation and interpretation services, facilitating communication between families and school personnel, and promoting equitable access to educational resources. This role ensures that students and families who speak languages other than English can fully engage in the school community.

• Improve Academic Performance of Multilingual Students:
  Analyze student achievement data (e.g., WIDA ACCESS, benchmark assessments, state tests) to identify instructional gaps and inform academic interventions.

• Support Instructional Practices:
  Provide coaching and professional development to teachers on best practices for language acquisition, sheltered instruction (e.g., SIOP), and culturally responsive teaching.

• Curriculum Alignment:
  Collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure ELD (English Language Development) standards are embedded within core content areas and aligned with state academic standards.

• Instructional Leadership:
  Lead the development and implementation of strategic academic support plans for multilingual learners, focusing on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Monitor Program Effectiveness:
  Evaluate the impact of instructional models, interventions, and enrichment opportunities for multilingual students. Recommend adjustments based on evidence and stakeholder feedback.

• Professional Development:
  Design and deliver targeted training for teachers, school leaders, and support staff focused on strategies to improve academic language, literacy, and content mastery for ELLs.

• Family & Community Engagement:
  Partner with families of multilingual students to support learning at home and increase participation in academic planning and goal setting.

• Compliance & Reporting:
  Ensure the instructional components of the ELL program meet all federal, state, and local requirements. Support school sites in maintaining documentation for audits and compliance.