Registrar English Learner

Job Code: 86996
Job Family/Function: 12 - Non-exempt Office and Administrative Support\Data
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH008-H
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): Support Hub

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary
Works with newly arriving Non-English Language Background to ensure proper documentation, registration, initial language assessment data, and placement of EL students. Completes registration and enrollment of NELB and EL (English Learner) students by meeting with multilingual parents. Communicates in home language parent/guardian notification of child's eligibility for EL Services and their right to accept or decline.

What you will do

• Manages and verifies general registration and Non-English Language Background (NELB) student documents relating to registration.
• Creates and manages login information for the initial language assessment of the student before language assessment.
• Interview family for home language and education background specific to NELB students and families
• Determine eligibility for SIFE program
• Input NELB and EL assessment information in student management system
• Create transportation tickets for students requiring special transportation
• Communicates in home language parent/guardian notification of child's eligibility for EL Services and their right to accept or decline.
• Create students' Non-English Language Background folder to be sent to school for cumulative records.
• Assists with interpreting oral and translating written communication for District staff and parents/guardians; may attend meetings, parent/guardian-teacher conferences, etc. in this capacity.
• Assists with clerical duties.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual, read and write in English and second language (Spanish preferred)

Starting At: $21.78

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here .

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