BASE WAGE: $41,588.64 annual* 

*annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.

JOB TITLE:    Academic Coach (ESL Intervention)                 FLSA STATUS:  Exempt/Salaried/11-Month

JOB LOCATION:      Charter School (Location may vary)                         

PRIMARY FUNCTION: In coordination with the applicable stakeholders, responsible for working directly with students and for providing support, technical expertise, coordination, and facilitation of best instructional practices and curriculum in applicable area of academics (Math, Literacy/Intervention, ESL, Special Education); to ensure proficiency, classroom instructional excellence, and overall improvement of student academic performance. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Legend: E = Essential  /  NE = Non Essential  /  N/A = Not Applicable

BILINGUAL POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES LISTED BELOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH:

1. Research, provide resources (i.e.; plans, curriculum, materials, etc.), support (observations, follow-ups, discussions, training, assessment of students, goal setting, planning, etc.), and prepare materials related to applicable content areas to include, but not limited to: educational practices, teaching strategies, assessment of student skills, interpretation of assessment results, etc. E
2. Assist applicable stakeholders in the development, implementation, training of, and evaluation of a challenging, interesting, multicultural, student specific (as needed), and grade-level appropriate curriculum; and administer (content/assessments) as needed, in respective area of academics. E
3. Provide direct and/or indirect services to/for students with needs in applicable area of academics (Math, Literacy/Intervention, ESL, Special Education) to include, but not limited to: identification of students' needs, assessment administration, instruction, evaluation, and monitoring of students, assess individual performance to modify/change/create new programs, provide ways to develop skills, etc. E
4. Follow legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies (i.e.; MPS, State Academic Standards, etc.). E
5. Meet with applicable stakeholders as needed (i.e.; teachers, parents, School Administration, etc.). E
6. Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: student folders, notes, reports, statistical data, etc. E
7. Implement the duties of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
8. Ensure a safe environment to prevent accidents, illness and injury and respond to fire/emergency drills and actual situations. E
9. Attend all meetings, workshops, conferences, and professional development activities, as directed (i.e., parents/teacher conferences, student plan development, District meetings/trainings, etc.), share and disseminate information as needed, and serve as School representative, as applicable. E
10. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e., parents, teachers, School Administration, MPS representatives, etc.). NE
11. Perform other duties as assigned. NE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in classroom and school environments.  Infrequent local/state-wide travel.  Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.

REPORTS TO:  Administrator or as designated

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in related field.Master’s degree in related field preferred.
2. Valid WI DPI Certification in applicable area.
3. Three (3) years of experience working with families and/or classroom experience.
4. Must be detail-oriented, able to problem-solve, use critical thinking, have decision-making skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.
5. Good computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets, specifically with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
6. Bilingual, Spanish and English, strongly preferred (required for Bilingual positions).
7. Demonstrate cultural competency with diverse groups and ability to work with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds in respectful manner.
8. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, interpersonal relationship skills, and able to work effectively with others from culturally diverse, linguistic and economic background; both in a team and individual environment.
9. Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
10. Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
11. Able to be flexible to the staffing needs of the entire program; hours are subject to change due to fluctuating enrollment and the needs of the program.
12. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, car and state minimum insurance required and must meet La Causa driving standards.
13. Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends; based on program needs.
14. Must successfully complete and pass background checks, to include, but not limited to: TB and drug testing, physical, and background checks.

To Apply:         Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”

Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing.  Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.

LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY