Coordinator of English Immersion Support and Resident Life Academic Support

Description

Villanova Preparatory School, a private, co-ed Catholic Augustinian college preparatory day and boarding school located in beautiful Ojai, California, is seeking an experienced Coordinator of English Immersion Support and Resident Life Academics for the 2024-25 academic year.

Villanova Preparatory School operates under the ownership of the Order of St. Augustine in California and is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school attracts highly talented and highly motivated students seeking a quality educational experience rooted in the Catholic Augustinian tradition.

Requirements

The primary responsibility of the Coordinator of the English Immersion Support (EIS) Program is to effectively support international students’ acquisition of spoken and written English skills to enable them to be successful in Villanova’s core curriculum. The Coordinator of the program is responsible for providing leadership to the Villanova faculty in the area of English language development and academic support to students. In addition, the EIS Coordinator also oversees the academic support of the Resident Life program.

The duties of the EIS Program Coordinator include:

• Be present to instruct students in the Resource Center or classroom at designated times Sunday through Thursday.
• Collaborate with the Director of Resident Life during the orientation of students new to the resident program.
• Ensure quality and effective teaching methods and lesson planning for all EIS/ELD instructors.
• Act as liaison with classroom teachers and students to identify content material and skills required for individual students’ academic achievement, and support the development of those skills and content knowledge.
• Instruct students in grammar, writing, vocabulary, and content material to support their achievement in academic courses.
• Organize regular study groups in content areas, which help students develop vocabulary, critical reading, and writing skills.
• Be familiar with the California Standards for English Language Development for grades 9-12 and align EIS support with the standards.
• Identifies instructional and/or equipment needs that will enhance the EIS program.
• Proposes and tracks budget expenditures to address the needs of the EIS program.
• Provide materials to students and teachers, which support English language development and support student achievement in the Villanova curriculum.
• Provide in-service or training to faculty on best practices and strategies to meet the needs of English language learners.
• Assess students’ English language proficiency by administering the TOEFL test and Test of Written English twice each year. Report student progress to administration and classroom teachers.
• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians of resident students regarding academic progress.
• Attend Academic Council and English Department meetings representing the EIS Department
• Be present and participate in staff meetings as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Headmaster

In addition, the Resident Life Academic Support duties include:

• Meets regularly with resident students on academic progress and college preparation.
• Provides support for resident students in meeting the academic requirements of Villanova.
• Regularly communicates with the Villanova administration, resident staff, teachers, and counselors on matters related to resident students.
• Oversees the Resource Center as a study center for resident students.
• Is prepared to write letters of recommendation for resident seniors applying to colleges and for scholarships, upon request.
• Regularly communicates student academic standing and important school information to resident parents and students of Villanova.
• Coordinates with academic counselors on planning academic classes for resident students to ensure graduation requirements are met.
• Oversee academic improvement plans for success for resident students.

The ideal candidate:

• will have an advanced degree in English and TOEFL (or equivalent) certification.
• holds a California Teaching Credential or equivalent.
• a minimum of five years serving as an English as a Second Language teacher and/or coordinator.
• is a team player who will work collaboratively with the Resident Life program, faculty, and Administration.
• values, supports, and promotes the Catholic Augustinian tradition of Villanova Prep.
• is professional, organized, positive, honest, and self-motivated.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• is proficient and comfortable with using technology

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum of five years experience working with high school level ELL students.
• Eligible to work in the State of California and is able to pass a background check.

Salary Range: $50,000-$71,000 based on an internal salary schedule that factors in experience and academic degrees.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a complete resume and cover letter via email to bgrisin@villanovaprep.org by Friday, July 19, 2024.

Information/Application Contact:

Brian Grisin, Headmaster

Villanova Preparatory School

12096 N. Ventura Ave.

Ojai, CA 93023

(805)646-1464 x.114

bgrisin@villanovaprep.org

Wage Range

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.

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