EL and Curriculum Coordinator

Position Type:
Coordinator/Supervisor/Coordinator / Supervisor

Date Posted:
5/21/2026

Location:
District

Date Available:
07/01/2026
The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Full Time 1.0 FTE Curriculum and EL Coordinator for the 2026-2027school year

APS is a world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds.

Job Description:
The EL and Curriculum Coordinator provides leadership in English Learner (EL) programming across the district and K-12 curriculum development and implementation as needed. This position provides strategic leadership for the district's EL program, including instructional alignment, program design, assessment systems, staffing, and family communication. Through collaboration with teachers, Instructional Coaches, school leaders, and district administrators, the coordinator advances equitable student outcomes, strengthens instructional practice, and supports the success of multilingual learners and emerging readers across the system.


Statement of duty/responsibility: EL Program Coordination

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Lead the development, refinement, and implementation of the district's LIEP ( Language Instruction Educational Program) aligned to the district's instructional model.
• Ensure EL services and instructional supports integrate seamlessly into the general education classroom.
• Provide leadership and direction for the EL Leadership Team , including establishing priorities, guiding instructional alignment, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate EL staffing patterns districtwide, ensuring equitable allocation of support based on student needs and enrollment.
• Oversee EL assessment systems, including screening, annual ACCESS assessments, progress monitoring, and data management.
• Monitor EL curriculum materials; guide adoption, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
• Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to ensure compliance with state and federal EL program requirements.
• Support family communication regarding EL programming, student progress, identification, and reclassification.
• Provide training for teachers on sheltered instruction strategies, language acquisition, scaffolding, and co-teaching models.

Statement of duty/responsibility: K-12 curriculum development and implementation


Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Coordinate the planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments aligned to MN State Standards.
• Collaborate with other curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, teachers, staff, and administration to seek out and design innovative instructional materials to support instruction.
• Review course and content data making recommendations regarding revisions.
• Research new and innovative curriculum practices; stay current with curricular trends and standards changes.
• Work directly with grade level and department chairs in the design and vetting of course content, including curriculum guides, pacing guides, and instructional materials.
• Facilitate meetings and professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, staff, and parents in the use of curriculum resources

Qualifications:
Type of degree: B.S. in Education, Educational Masters, K-12 Principal License

Reports To:
Executive Director of Academics and Administrative Services

Salary/Benefits: Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the Employee Handbook located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at

Salary: The salary range for the position is outlined on page 9 of the Handbook:
Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf

Benefits: Benefits information is outlined on pages 6, 7, 8 of the Handbook:
Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf

Commitment to Equity:
Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate . Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world . All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website.

District Information: To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit

Application Procedure: Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate.

As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.