Stoughton Public Schools has an opening for a MLL Program Assistant Director PreK-12Reports to: MLL Director Qualifications:Masters Degree or higherMassachusetts English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching licenses PreK-6 and Directors LicenseA minimum of five years experience instructing Multilingual Learners and implementing ESL/SEI curriculum Salary and Conditions: Unit B Contract 195 DaysEvaluate and supervise ESL Teachers and ParaprofessionalsOne-year appointment annuallyPerformance Responsibilities Include:Assists in ensuring compliance with Federal and Massachusetts DESE guidance related to multilingual learners and the English Language Education (ELE) programCollaborates with PreK-12 administrators teachers and staff to ensure that best pedagogical approaches are being employed to instruct multilingual studentsAssists in selecting and implementing curriculum materials for multilingual students districtwide for both ESL and World Language Engages in parent and family outreach by implementing events such as Bilingual Parent nights working with ELPAC and securing translation services for familiesAssists in aligning ESL and World Language curriculum with WIDA and ACTFL standards and Massachusetts FrameworksAssists in organizing and implementing formal language assessments including WIDA Screener WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Model AVANT Stamp and the Seal of BiliteracyAssists in conducting frequent ELE program evaluationsAssists with ILP: EL Plan for Success creation and dissemination to general education teachersAssists in monitoring EL student records and the ELLevation databaseAssists in the evaluation of ESLand World Language teachers to ensure language acquisition best practices are employed and there is adherence to the WIDA and ACTFL aligned curriculum Attends school and district wide meetings involving multilingual learners including: ELE department meetings World Language department meetings data meetings BBST meetings IEP meetings staff meetings and content department meetingsAssists in maintaining inventory of ESL and World Language materials texts programs and assessmentsAssists in the planning and implementation of professional development related to ESL/SEI and multilingual and multicultural educationAssists in any other projects or responsibilities related to the MLL program as determined by the MLL Program Director and/or the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent
Required Experience:
Director
Assistant Director of Multilingual Education
