26-27 Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education

Position Summary

In collaboration with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and MLE Leadership Team provide instructional leadership and management of programming that provides best practices and supports for Multilingual Learners across the district to achieve at their highest potential.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide support and supervision to Multilingual Learner Education staff in all schools and programs across the district in the delivery of ESL SEI and Dual Language Instruction;
• Evaluate Multilingual Learner Education staff in conjunction with School Principals and MLE Director in alignment with state and district Educator Evaluation guidelines;
• May assist the Director in the evaluation of other MLE-associated administrators by serving as the supervisory evaluator as assigned annually;
• Coordinate district-developed and common assessment systems to monitor progress of Multilingual Learners towards language proficiencies;
• Provide guidance and expertise in MTSS and referral process and instructional interventions for Multilingual Learners;
• Monitor data maintenance and conduct data analysis using shared data tools;
• Collect and manage teacher resources for the development of collaborative and instructional practices;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of ESL curriculum materials ensure fidelity to ESL and Sheltered Content unit development lesson planning and best instructional practice;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of Dual Language curriculum materials ensure fidelity to Dual Language unit implementation lesson planning and best instructional practices;
• Provide technical support in the implementation of the local state and federal assessments monitoring and required reporting for designated ELs and FELs in accordance with state and federal guidance
• Collaborate with school-based teams to organize ACCESS testing and other language proficiency assessments and progress monitoring systems;
• Engage in Data Review and Analysis including student progress audit;
• Collaborate with School Principals Curriculum CoordinatorsSchool Improvement Councils ILTs Equity Specialists and MLE Department Leadership in developing improvement goals in relation to Multilingual Learner Education and plans to reach the goals;
• Collaborate with community partners to bring resources (tutoring volunteers mentorship) to Multilingual Learners and their families;
• Engage with University Partners and assist in the placement and supervision of student teachers;
• Participate in MLE Leadership Team and Educator/Administrator Leadership meetings;
• Convene and facilitate Multilingual Learner Team Meetings PLCs and Professional Development and professional development initiatives in the delivery of ESL SEI and Dual Language Instruction;
• Provide guidance training and professional development for the Enrollment Office for new student language screening assessment and student placement;
• Collaborate and provide guidance to educators for effective communication with families and community members;
• Provide consultation to the Enrollment Center regarding Multilingual Learner Student assessment and student placement;
• Participate in DESE sponsored ELL initiatives (WIDA Curriculum Alignment; SEI/ Bilingual Endorsement; Seal of Biliteracy);
• Ensure that ML student data and related forms meet state and federal compliance criteria;
• Collaborate in annual Language Acquisition Teams to review student data and placement;
• Coordinate Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ML PAC) with members to support the MLE Department goals
• Coordinate grant and partnership opportunities to build educator capacity and build the educator pipeline
• Participate in the planning hiring and daily oversight and support of SPELL summer programming;and
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner Superintendent or designee.

Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Masters Degree
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Teacher of ELL or ESL
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Supervisor/Director
• Minimum of five years of ESL teaching and/or ESL administrative experience
• Strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to improving the quality of public education in urban communities;
• Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers for Multilingual Learners to succeed at the highest level and closing proficiency gaps;
• Knowledge of research-based instruction and assessment practices for Multilingual Learners including students with limited/ interrupted formal education (SLIFE);
• Experienced with analysis and use of data to improve student learning and strong accountability orientation;
• Experienced with federal and state English Language Learners regulations and compliance to monitor and ensure that all functions are consistent with department vision goals and policies as well as DESE regulations;
• Capacity to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Bilingual English/Portuguese or English/Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.

• Ability to perform work in both office and school environments including frequent movement between school sites.
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person virtually and by phone including in environments with moderate noise levels (e.g. classrooms meetings events).
• Ability to travel between district locations as needed; may require reliable transportation.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 1020 pounds such as documents laptops or training materials.
• Ability to attend meetings professional development sessions and school events which may occur outside of standard business hours.
• Ability to navigate school buildings including stairs hallways and varied layouts.

Reporting Relationships

• Director of Multilingual Learner Education

Terms of Employment

Position Type:SAA Union Affiliation
Employment Status:Full Time

• Schedule:220 days
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the Somerville Administrators Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work

Required Experience:

Director