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Start Your Online Application Now At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins. This position on the Innovation, Design & Learning team is available due to a resignation. SUMMARY The Innovation, Design & Learning (IDL) Multilingual Learner (ML) Coordinator (formerly English Learner, EL) leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a coherent EC?12 multilingual learner program aligned to the Hopkins Core Values and the Hopkins Learning Framework. This role ensures multilingual learners have equitable access to rigorous, grade-level instruction through strong language development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all content areas. The ML Coordinator builds systemwide coherence across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning while ensuring compliance with all state and federal English Learner requirements. The ML Coordinator partners with teachers, school leaders, and district teams to translate strategy into consistent, high-quality classroom practice, ensuring multilingual learners experience inclusive, culturally and linguistically sustaining learning environments. MEASURES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT A coherent E - 12 ML program aligned to the Hopkins Learning Framework Strong implementation of language development practices across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in all content areas Consistent use of assessment and progress monitoring systems to inform instruction and program improvement Full compliance with state and federal English Learner requirements Increased educator capacity to serve multilingual learners effectively Strong family and community engagement for multilingual learners ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Instructional Leadership & Coherence Lead systemwide implementation of English language development aligned to English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards Ensure multilingual learners access rigorous Tier 1 instruction through integrated reading, writing, listening, and speaking across content areas Partners with MTSS staff to ensure multilingual learner programming is intentionally integrated within the MTSS framework and aligned across all tiers of support Partner with teachers and leaders to strengthen instructional coherence and consistent use of district-aligned practices Support the integration of language development within adopted curricular materials and instructional time structures 2. Program Design & Continuous Improvement Design and maintain a coherent E ?12 ML program grounded in research-based language acquisition practices Lead ongoing program review cycles, including classroom-based observations and student shadowing Use findings to strengthen instructional practices, service delivery models, and system alignment Ensure programming reflects culturally, linguistically, and identity-sustaining practices 3. Assessment & Data Systems Lead development and use of ML assessment systems, including ACCESS and local measures Establish clear cycles for data review, progress monitoring, and program evaluation Partner with the Data Team to ensure accurate identification, placement, and monitoring (including Early Childhood screening such as PreLAS) Synthesize data into clear, actionable insights for educators and leadership 4. Compliance & Program Accountability Serve as the district''s primary liaison and point of contact with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for Title III and English Learner programming Ensure full compliance with all state and federal EL requirements, including identification, service delivery, documentation, and reporting Interpret and apply MDE and Title III guidance to district systems, ensuring alignment between compliance requirements and instructional practice Develop and maintain clear, consistent procedures that support both legal compliance and systemwide instructional coherence 5. Professional Learning & Capacity Building Lead and support professional learning that builds educator capacity in language development and instructional practices for multilingual learners Partner with principals and teacher leaders to ensure implementation translates into consistent classroom practice Support collaborative structures (Collaborative Team, MTSS, problem-solving teams) to strengthen outcomes for multilingual learners 6. Collaboration & Engagement Collaborate with ML teachers, administrators, and cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated and aligned services In collaboration with our Student Success Liaisons, support multilingual learners and families in navigating district systems, platforms, and opportunities 7. Communication & System Alignment Communicate ML program priorities, data, and expectations clearly to educators, leaders, and families Contribute to districtwide coherence by aligning ML work with broader teaching and learning systems Promote the district''s mission, Hopkins Learning Framework and core values through equity-centered and collaborative practices QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor''s degree required Master''s degree preferred Licensure Valid Minnesota Teaching License K-12 ESL License or English Learner endorsement required READ Act training completed (LETRS, CAREIALL, CORE OL-LA, or MDE waiver) Experience & Expertise 3?5 years experience supporting multilingual learners (teaching or coordination) Deep understanding of second language acquisition and ML programming Experience building coherent systems for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and progress monitoring REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS Equity Orientation: Commitment to culturally sustaining and anti-bias practices Systems Thinking: Ability to build coherence across initiatives and structures Instructional Expertise: Strong understanding of language development across content areas Data Use: Skilled in using assessment and data to inform decisions and improvement Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across roles and teams Execution: Moves work from vision to implementation with clarity and follow-through Organization: Manages multiple priorities while maintaining focus on high-impact work PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Work requires mobility across school and office settings, use of standard office equipment, and travel across district sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed across school and district settings with regular collaboration and site-based engagement. Compensation and Schedule: 0.5 FTE, 185 Flex HEA Union Contract Range: BA, Step 0: $48,039.00 MA, Step 0: $52,223.00 Position specific Benefits information is available HERE Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE Hopkins Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online