Senior Manager of Multilingual Education
Senior Manager of Multilingual Education
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$ 81500 - 98000
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POSITION: Senior Manager of Multilingual Education
LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver CO
REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Education
SALARY RANGE: $81500-$98000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years.
BONUS: Relocation stipend available for candidates moving 75 miles to Denver
STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Full time benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)
START: Immediate. You can view our current DSST School Year Calendar here.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DSST Public Schools is seeking a passionate equity-driven educator to serve as Senior Manager of Multilingual Education. This leadership role sits on our Home Office team and directly supports school-based teams to ensure that Multilingual Learners (MLLs) across our network receive rigorous inclusive and identity-affirming instruction.
Reporting to the Director of Multilingual Education this role combines strategic planning cross-functional collaboration and school support to accelerate academic outcomes and language development for our MLL students. Youll drive implementation of our network-wide MLE vision coach and develop leaders and teachers and serve as a key partner to our LEA colleagues in both Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools.
If youre committed to dismantling inequities in public education and building language-rich joyful classroomsthis role offers the opportunity to make a wide-reaching impact.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Multilingual Education Vision and Progress to Goals (15%)
Build buy in to a compelling vision for DSSTs English Language Development (ELD) programming including approach to curriculum assessment and instructional practices
Accelerate the vision for how DSST develops and supports all content area teachers to support the learning of Multilingual Learners to ensure they have access to grade level instruction (ICLD)
Collaborate to implement a multi- year plan to improve support and programming for Multilingual Learners including developing teachers and leaders towards the vision.
Stay up to date on research and best practices for supporting Multilingual Learners; integrate best practices into how DSST supports these learners
Support Schools (40%)
Use understanding of data and MLE programming at the school level to carry out the vision for how the MLE Department will support schools in pursuit of improved outcomes
Proactively support coaches of ELD and MLE Admin to develop their programs and teams towards the vision for MLE; help school leaders troubleshoot and problem solve when necessary
Provide direct support to a portfolio of schools (may be assigned to middle schools or high schools)
Monitor goals analyze data and partner with schools to ensure teachers and leaders are effectively responding to data in pursuit of growth and wellbeing for Multilingual Learners
Teacher and Leader Development (25%)
Plan and lead professional development aligned to the vision for MLE for ELD teachers coaches of ELD and MLE Administrators
Develop and coach leaders in creating strong school-specific annual plans for improving MLE programming and outcomes
Coach and support MLE Admin and ELD coaches
Manage LEA Relationships and Compliance (15%)
Collaborate with partners at DSSTs two Local Education Agencies Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools to ensure strong relationships and coordination
Support schools in developing strong partnerships with DPS and APS
Monitor compliance data and support schools in building strong structures for ISA and Teacher Qualification work to ensure that all deadlines are met.
Additional Duties(5%)
Model our Core Values Commitment to the Human Condition and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network
Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture
Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office
Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement.
Bachelors Degree required from accredited university
Leadership experience
3 years of experience in a school-based instructional leadership role and/or a network/district leadership role
3 years of experience directly managing others
Experience Implementing goal-setting and monitoring of progress to goals
1 years of experience managing compliance systems
Teaching experience
6-12 experience as a teacher supporting English language learners
6-12 experience teaching English Language Development (ELD) English as a Second Language (ESL) or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Bilingual Spanish/English
You want to change the way the public school system serves students so that all kids regardless of race ethnicity or income have the opportunity to go to college.
Strong commitment to solving education inequity and a passion for the ability of joyful inclusive culture and student experience to play a role in that solution
Proactive problem-solver who demonstrates initiative and ability to work individually and with a team
Experience and comfort with facilitation of classroom sessions professional development and events
Experience and comfort working with middle school and high school students and school staff
You create unambiguous systems and procedures to allow others to easily replicate or take advantage of your work and thinking
You have a strong customer service mindset and ability to clearly guide users to solutions
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in the areas of applied linguistics culturally and linguistically diverse education educational leadership or literacy education strongly preferred
5 years of experience in education (classroom experience required)
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST
At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)
Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.
Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
