Multilingual Program Coordinator

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
• Strong comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

● Complete all required WIDA training modules and certifications annually

● Maintain WIDA Secure Portal access and complete the annual Non-Disclosure User Agreement

● Coordinate WIDA AMS (DRC) access for staff who complete required training

● Process Enrollment Surveys to identify potential ML students

● Screen potential ML students using South Carolina-approved English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments

● Complete screening within the required timeframes:

○ 30 calendar days of enrollment at the start of the school year

○ 14 calendar days for students who enroll after the start of the school year

● Enter student screener scores in Ellevation

● Create parent notification letters in the MLP platform

● Enter the required 30-day parent notification date in PowerSchool

● Create and maintain Individualized Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for all ML students

● Update the MLP tab in PowerSchool with accurate information including:

○ English Language Proficiency codes

○ Program Service Delivery Models

○ First Record of MLP Services date

○ Parent notification dates

● Obtain and document all stakeholders' signatures for ILAPs

● Process parent waivers when applicable while ensuring students still participate in required assessments

● Coordinate the annual ACCESS for ELLs and ALT ACCESS for ELLs assessments

● Maintain communication with ML families in their preferred language

● Provide resources to ML families and ensure they understand their rights

● Coordinate translation and interpretation services as needed