KIPP NYC Schools
[2025-2026] Multilingual Coordinator - High School
🇺🇸 Bronx, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $71K - $142K
💻 Other
🗓️ September 30th, 2025
TESOL
Edtech.com's Summary
KIPP is hiring a Multilingual Coordinator - High School to support multilingual learners' academic success and cultural inclusion. The role involves teaching emerging bilingual students, leading professional development, managing compliance for language assessments, and engaging families and communities to enhance educational equity.
Highlights
- Teach dedicated classes for emerging bilingual students using research-based language development strategies.
- Develop differentiated instructional plans catering to diverse linguistic and cultural needs.
- Plan and deliver professional development sessions for staff on best practices supporting multilingual learners.
- Collaborate with teachers to co-plan lessons and provide instructional coaching.
- Oversee NYSESLAT testing coordination, training proctors, and ensure compliance with state requirements.
- Manage student language proficiency records and monitor ELL student progress using data.
- Serve as liaison to families, providing communication, translation, and culturally relevant outreach.
- Organize family workshops and events to promote engagement in students' education.
- Required qualifications include NYS Teaching Certification in TESOL or Bilingual Education, bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English preferred), and at least 3 years teaching experience with multilingual learners.
- Offers a competitive salary range $70,829 - $142,270 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, professional development funds, and sabbatical opportunities.
[2025-2026] Multilingual Coordinator - High School Full Description
Company Description
About KIPP NYC:
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!
About KIPP NYC College Prep High School:
In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. KIPP NYC College Prep builds on the key elements of their successful elementary and middle schools, including more time in school, a focus on student achievement, highly qualified and committed faculty, and a school culture that supports success in learning. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations. Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including (16) Advanced Placement (AP), (17) Dual Enrollment, and (13) Honors courses. In addition to a wide range of electives and over 25 clubs, there are 13 varsity and junior varsity sports programs. Last, CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.
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.
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