Executive Director of Global Learning (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY25-26)
Executive Director of Global Learning (Anticipated Vacancy)(SY25-26)
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This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08/30/2025. However the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement leave or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
DIVISION: Academics
OFFICE: Teaching & Learning
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Teaching and Learning
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Executive Director of Global Learning reporting to the Deputy Chief of Teaching & Learning leads the Global Education International Travel and World Languages programs for Boston Public Schools. This role promotes equity by expanding access to international experiences and rigorous language instruction rooted in culturally and linguistically sustaining practices. The Executive Director manages the international travel request process ensuring compliance with Superintendent Circulars safety policies and risk management protocols while supporting schools with logistics funding and emergency planning. They also supervise two Program Directors oversee the K12 world languages program implement the State Seal of Biliteracy and lead curriculum professional development and partnerships aligned with state standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
System-wide Leadership
- Provide vision and policy leadership in global education world languages and international travel aligned to the Inclusive Education Plan.
- Represent the district at city state national and international conferences and gatherings.
- Support implementation of World Languages HQIM MassCore-aligned instruction and global competencies.
- Collaborate with academic superintendents school leaders and partner agencies to create coherent and accessible programming for all BPS students.
- Lead internal and external communications grant strategy and policy development.
Global Education & International Travel
- Oversee the International Travel Request process ensuring all proposals comply with Superintendent Circulars.
- Ensure that no trips are planned promoted or paid for without prior approval from the Superintendent.
- Coordinate risk management training and First Aid/CPR certification for trip leaders.
- Maintain policy compliance with chaperone ratios (minimum of 2 adults per 7 children) water activities (CAO-27) and experiential travel safety standards.
- Provide logistical support guidance and set up communication while school-led teams are traveling internationally.
- Support schools in designing inclusive policy-aligned international travel programs that promote global understanding.
- Vet international vendors support incident response and maintain emergency protocols.
- Raise funds and manage grants to support student access to global experiences.
- Expand experiential programming that promotes global competency and multilingualism.
World Languages Oversight
- Supervise and coach the two Program Directors of World Languages.
- Implement and manage a standards-based K12 world languages program aligned with the MA 2021 World Languages Framework and ACTFL standards.
- Oversee curriculum design material selection and instructional quality from Level 1 to Level 4 across languages.
- Lead PD design and implementation teacher coaching and performance evaluation guidance.
- Develop and manage the world languages budget and pursue grant opportunities.
- Represent BPS at language education conferences (e.g. ACTFL MAFLA).
- Implement the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy and conduct data-driven research to inform best practices.
- Collaborate with DESE and other districts on heritage language frameworks and program expansion.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
- Masters degree in education world languages international education or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of central office or system-level leadership experience in an urban setting
- Minimum 5 years of K12 classroom teaching experience in world languages or global education
- Massachusetts Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent or Supervisor/Director license
- Licensure or proven experience supporting MLs and/or students with disabilities
- Strong understanding of the 2021 MA World Languages Curriculum Framework and ACTFL Standards
- Experience with adult learning instructional leadership and culturally responsive practices
- Demonstrated success supervising staff managing programs and coordinating across departments
- Strong communication data analysis grant writing and project management skills
- Current authorization to work in the United States
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
- Doctoral degree
- Fluency in one or more of BPSs official languages (Spanish Haitian Creole Cape Verdean Creole Vietnamese Chinese Portuguese Somali)
- Experience implementing the Seal of Biliteracy and heritage language programs
- Experience developing and evaluating integrated performance-based assessments
- Experience managing international programs and/or school-based global travel
- Familiarity with Bostons neighborhoods and the BPS student population
COMPENSATION RANGE: Managerial D71
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
