Job Description

Position Overview:

The Multilingual Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting our multilingual learners' academic success and cultural inclusion. This position combines direct instruction, professional development, compliance oversight, and community outreach. The ideal candidate is a culturally responsive educator with a strong understanding of second language acquisition, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for equity in education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Instruction & Student Support

• Teach a dedicated class for emerging bilingual students, using research-based strategies to support language development and academic achievement.
• Develop and implement differentiated instructional plans that address the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of students.

Professional Development & Teacher Collaboration

• Plan and deliver professional development sessions for instructional staff focused on best practices for supporting multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with teachers across content areas to co-plan lessons and provide instructional coaching and resources for scaffolding content and language objectives.

Compliance & Assessment Coordination

• Serve as the building testing coordinator for the NYSESLAT, overseeing test administration, training proctors, and ensuring compliance with all state regulations.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of student language proficiency levels and testing accommodations.
• Routinely pull data for ELL population to monito progress and identify gaps in performance.
• Oversee NYSITELL coordination and Home Language Survey administration, if needed, for any new students who enter throughout the year, ensuring that the test is administered within 10 days of enrollment for any students who did not previously attend a DOE school and for whom their Home Language is anything other than English.

Family & Community Engagement

• Act as a liaison between the school and families of multilingual learners, providing regular communication, translation/interpretation support, and culturally relevant outreach.
• Organize family workshops, orientation sessions, and events that empower and engage families in their child’s education

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Certification in TESOL or Bilingual Education (required)
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, with demonstrated success working with multilingual learners
• Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred)
• Deep knowledge of ENL/ESL instructional strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and language acquisition
• Experience in leading professional development or teacher coaching
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail in managing testing and compliance
• Commitment to educational equity and inclusion
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience coordinating NYSESLAT or similar large-scale assessments
  • Familiarity with NYC DOE policies and multilingual learner supports
  • Experience using data to inform instruction and intervention

Additional Information

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270 per year. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.