ABOUT PERRY STREET PREP

Perry Street Prep is committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive education to all students in the District of Columbia. Our mission is to empower students to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. We envision our school as a supportive community that provides students and their families with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Perry Street Prep aims to foster strong family-school partnerships, engage our diverse communities meaningfully, and build a supportive environment that extends beyond the classroom.

For additional information about Perry Street Prep, visit pspdc.org .

ABOUT THE POSITION

Perry Street Prep is seeking an ELL Teacher & Program Coordinator to support and strengthen services for multilingual learners across the school community for the 2026–27 school year. This role combines direct instructional support for multilingual learners with program coordination, student data and case management, family engagement, and compliance responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting multilingual learners and their families while also bringing strong organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills to the role. In addition to delivering targeted English language development services, the ELL Teacher/Program Coordinator will monitor student progress, coordinate supports and services, maintain compliance documentation, and partner with families of current and prospective students to help grow and strengthen the ELL community at Perry Street Prep.

The ELL Teacher/Program Coordinator Is Responsible For The Following:

• Providing direct English language development instruction and support to multilingual learners across grade levels through push-in, pull-out, small group, and/or co-teaching models
• Supporting multilingual learners in accessing grade-level curriculum and developing academic English proficiency
• Monitoring and tracking multilingual learner progress through language proficiency assessments, academic performance data, attendance, and other indicators
• Maintaining accurate student records and supporting compliance related to multilingual learner identification, service delivery, progress monitoring, testing, family communication, and reclassification processes
• Serving as a case manager and advocate for multilingual learners by coordinating supports and collaborating with teachers, intervention staff, and school leadership
• Partnering with families of current and prospective multilingual learners to support student success, strengthen family engagement, and help grow the multilingual learner community at Perry Street Prep
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop inclusive, standards-aligned instructional practices and supports for multilingual learners
• Assessing students’ academic and language development growth through observation and multiple assessment methods
• Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations
• Communicating regularly with students, families, and school staff to ensure students are progressing toward academic and language development goals
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• A belief that all students can learn and thrive with appropriate support
• A desire to be an active part of a diverse community of educators, scholars, and families
• A strong work ethic, individual drive, and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• This position is a portfolio position, and strong candidates will have more or less experience in varying aspects of the role. The PSP team looks forward to working to the strengths of the new ELL Teacher & Program Coordinator while supporting them in other, less-developed areas:
• Experience with multilingual learner programming, compliance, case management, progress monitoring, and/or family engagement strongly preferred
• Experience analyzing student data and coordinating supports for students preferred
• Experience with co-teaching and inclusive instructional models preferred
• Familiarity with WIDA standards, ACCESS testing, and/or multilingual learner compliance requirements preferred

SALARY

This is a full-time, salaried, 10-month position. Perry Street Prep offers a competitive compensation package of salary and benefits. Pay is determined by years of experience and degree(s) obtained and can range from $64,640 - $114,000.

WORKING AT PERRY STREET PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Perry Street Prep is dedicated to providing high-quality, supportive education to our diverse community. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our school's growth and sustainability. If you are passionate about education, data accuracy, and community engagement, we welcome you to apply.