26-27 Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Master’s 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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – English/Portuguese or English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

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 Coordinators,School 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
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner, Superintendent or designee