<p>Duties</p> <p>Function / Position Summary</p> <p>Receive new families to the district and provide orientation related to the instructional services of School District U-46, as well as information about community resources. Coordinate the identification, assessment, and recommendation of a program for new students with a non-English background. Participate in community events and meetings to maintain an open communication network. Serve as an advocate for students and parents when necessary. Provide support/refer social services for special circumstances. Disseminate information within the community about services offered by the Family Welcome Center and by School District U-46. Travel throughout the district to supervise the testing process for new non-English background students.</p> <p>Job Duties / Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Maintain a positive climate and culture where families and staff members feel welcomed, valued, and respected. </li><li>Implement the procedures related to identification, assessment, and placement of incoming Dual Language, ESL, and Transition Bilingual students. This includes assessing the English language proficiency of new Non-English Background (NEB) students and making well-informed placement recommendations. </li><li>Continuously review the Family Welcome Center procedures to better support school departments and to assess and place students more effectively. </li><li>Monitor the language proficiency screening at the middle and high school levels to ensure that all new NEB students and returning NEB students are tested and recommended to the correct U-46 program in alignment with the ISBE compliance timeline. </li><li>Establish ongoing communication with school-level staff in regard to placement, qualification, and enrollment status of new NEB students. </li><li>Responsible for accuracy and timely Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department (MMED) data entry for all new NEB PreK-12th grade students </li><li>Keep schools informed about the students who qualify, accept, or refuse the MMED programs. </li><li>Ensure EL folders for qualifying students are created, and all students' evaluation folders are distributed to the corresponding buildings in a timely manner when school is not in session. </li><li>Responsible for collaborating with Early Learners and implementing the procedures for screening preschool students </li><li>Responsible for developing and coordinating the kindergarten testing schedule at all Pre-K sites and all elementary schools. </li><li>Support the coordination and facilitation of Beginning and End of the Year MMED procedures that include state and federal guidelines. </li><li>On-going collaboration with Data and Compliance coordinator to support compliance and Home School Liaison professional growth and communication </li><li>Provide day-to-day support to Home School Liaisons as it relates to the assessment and placement of NEB students. </li><li>Establish ongoing communication with the assessment office and MMED Department. </li><li>Maintain open communication with the Specialized Student Services department to ensure that children with special needs are placed in the correct program in a timely manner. </li><li>Collaborate with Assessment Department on ACCESS and Las Links Trainings </li><li>Collaborate with Private Schools and organizing screening </li><li>Provide ACCESS and other MMED assessment (i.e., WIDA-MODEL and WIDA Screener) training to all new teachers/administrators in the district </li><li>Conduct the Teacher Appraisal Process for the ETA Family Welcome Center staff. </li><li>Facilitate connections for newcomers, families, and school staff with community partners. </li><li>Coordinate and facilitate family engagement initiatives district-wide with schools that receive funds </li><li>Collaborate with Family Engagement Coordinators in other departments to enhance and promote family engagement opportunities. </li><li>Oversee the Bilingual Parent Advisory Group (BPAC) by serving as the immediate contact, organizing BPAC meetings, and supporting BPAC initiatives. </li><li>Support the initiatives of the MME Department as deemed necessary by the Director of MMED. </li><li>Participate in district-wide committees. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Five or more years of experience in the education field. </li><li>Significant experience and comfort level working in a Suburban-Urban School System. </li><li>Ability to work in a start-up environment, requiring flexibility, self-directed problem solving, collaborative work style, drive toward results, and enthusiasm. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to create positive, trusting, professional relationships with diverse colleagues. </li><li>Professional Educator License with General Administrator or Principal endorsement. PERA Module designations required (Teacher) </li><li>ESL and Bilingual Endorsement/Approval required </li><li>Bilingual, Spanish/English written and verbal (preferred). </li></ul> <p>Experience / Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Administrative certification Type 75 required </li><li>Multilingual (Dual Language, ESL, TBE) Program expertise. </li><li>Capability of learning/understating new and different information systems. </li><li>Bilingual required; English/Spanish </li></ul> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>The salary range for this position is $100,716.00 - $151,055.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint $125,886.00.</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>mariselafonseca@u-46.org</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration+-+Certified&subcategory=Coordinator</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>District Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>4/1/2026</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>6/30/2026</p>