Dual Language Instructional Coach (2026-2027 SY)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
The Dual Language Instructional Coachunder the supervision of the Dual Language Coordinator will provide site-based technical assistance to administrators faculty and staff to support effective implementation of the ACPS Dual Language Program. This is a 10-month 195 day Licensed position reporting to the DL Coordinator for the 2026-2027 SY.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Coaching of dual language teachers to support implementation of adopted instructional approaches and best practices (i.e. Project GLAD biliteracy model) including the modeling co-planning and co-teaching of instruction as well as the mentoring of new dual language
- Direct support of Spanish language arts Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for elementary dual language teachers.
- Development and delivery professional learning to support program priorities and site-based needs.
- Planning and support of the administration of site-based dual language assessments (i.e. the STAMP).
- Participation in site-based master scheduling to optimize dual language student outcomes.
- Participation in committee work and decision-making related to dual language implementation at the assigned elementary school.
- Development of collegial relationships that support implementation of the vision priorities and goals of the Dual Language Program.
- Engagement in the planning and supervision of dual language curriculum writing and revision.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required Masters Degree Preferred.
- Certificates & Licenses:AValid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Collegiate or PostGraduate License with an endorsement in an appropriate subject/grade level area.
- Experience:Minimum of 3 years experience teaching and/or coaching with a record of successfully impacting student achievement. Preferred experience working successfully with linguistically and culturally diverse learners.
- Key Competencies:
- Language proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Extensive knowledge of second language acquisition and content-based language instruction.
- Extensive experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with teachers to foster a professional learning community.
- Evidence of continuous learning and a commitment to participation in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities projects and tasks.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Previous coaching and/or teacher leadership experience in a dual language/immersion program preferred but not required.
Essential Functions:
Plan
- Co-plans instructional units and lessons and develops resources aligned to the dual language curriculum framework and division goals.
- Co-creates and co-adapts assessments to evaluate student learning and support academic excellence in the dual language program.
- Plans ongoing professional learning that aligns with school dual language program and division goals.
- Prepares structures and resources needed for ongoing professional learning.
- Gathers analyzes and interprets dual language data and collaborates with teachers to guide instruction.
- Co-plans monthly communications to dual language families in the middle school.
Teach
- Provides embedded professional learning opportunities through various coaching models; co-teaches with a gradual release of responsibility; and provides effective feedback and follow-up.
- Builds dual language teachers capacity to utilize research-based instructional strategies that meet the needs of diverse dual language students (i.e. students with IEPs language learners gifted students etc.).
- Supports implementation of professional learning for dual language teachers and administrators in understanding the dual language curriculum framework program assessments data analysis and other areas of focus.
- Guides dual language staff in selecting analyzing and interpreting multiple sources of data to improve instructional planning and delivery.
Assess
- Conducts non-evaluative walk-throughs and provides data-based descriptive and constructive feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growth.
- Collects analyzes and uses data to support improvement of teacher practice and to evaluate its impact on student achievement.
Adjust
- Participates in ongoing professional learning with division initiatives and foundational coaching essentials including but not limited to: division procedures protocols division curriculum and assessments pedagogy professional learning communities equity and data literacy.
- Engages in self-reflection on the impact of coaching activities on teacher practices and student achievement data.
Compensation:
- Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined byThe ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
- Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.
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