Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) 6-12 GRADE NEWCOMER COACH DEPARTMENT: EL/Cultural Centers/Migrant/Native American BARGAINING UNIT: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA) WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience. DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Principal GRPS MISSION Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society. JOB SUMMARY The EL Coach provides the educational staff and district administration with core content and 2nd language acquisition differentiated support using the WIDA framework and the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) instructional model. With the district’s academic plan as the foundation, the EL coach designs professional development related to the WIDA Standards and Can-Do statements and SIOP’s 8 components and 30 features to ensure that...

