Bilingual Program Manager

Distinctive Schools of IL•Chicago, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders. The Bilingual Program Manager directs bilingual and language programs for identified English Learners as well as high school world language programming. They use their expertise in bilingual education methodology, language acquisition and culturally responsive pedagogy to design, implement, and refine strong K-12 programming. The Bilingual Program Manager will work with the campus Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Instructional Coaches and bilingual/ESL teams to provide robust support and programming for identified English Learners and ensure access to high-quality Tier 1 core instruction. This person manages and develops systems and procedures to ensure strong English Language compliance for local, state, and federal mandates. The Bilingual Program Manager will plan for and deliver school and network-level professional development associated with Culturally & Linguistically Diverse best practices. They have a proven ability to effectively communicate and work with students, parents and community members of diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Valid IL Bilingual Endorsement
Valid IL General Administrative Endorsement
Proficient in oral and written Spanish
2 years of experience coordinating a bilingual program or related supervisory experience in leading an ELL program.
3-5 years ELL teaching experience or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to multitask and hit numerous deadlines simultaneously
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment and/or diverse urban school district
Proficient in Google Apps for Education Suite
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position
Travel to and between regional campuses on a daily basis is required

Responsibilities

Culture Build and foster a culture of belonging and positive climate
Honor stakeholder perspective as key to the decision-making process
Cultivate a strengths-based and, equity-focused mindset
Celebrate individual and collective growth towards goals
Promote a safe and supportive working environment with an equity-conscious mindset.
Establish professional rapport with and maintain visibility with stakeholders
Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making
Contribute to the equity work of the campuses, region, and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
Develop positive and professional relationships
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and world language programs for increasing English language acquisition and academic achievement for all K-12 CLD Learners at all campuses
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies and regulations at the school and network level
Refine CLD programming in response to language proficiency data, assessment and achievement data to improve the overall achievement of CLD learners
Serve as liaison between OLCE in CPS, CICS, and the network to promote clear communication and implementation of initiatives pertaining to ESL/Bilingual programming
Collaborate with campus leaders to integrate effective language acquisition instruction in classrooms to increase student achievement, ensure equity and access, increase rigor, and close the achievement gap for all CLD learners at all instructional levels
Coordinate and facilitate Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Team meetings at the network and campus level
Collaborate with various DS teams to ensure model sustainability and fidelity
Ensure collaboration and compliance for dually identified students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
Collaborate with campus teams on school improvement and campus growth efforts
Develop relationships with community partners to enhance the student experience and affirm the identity of culturally & linguistically diverse learners
Maintain a current and detailed understanding of all state and local requirements
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive high school world language program
Develop and sustain equitable engagement with CLD families in partnership with school teams
Oversee and monitor curriculum, instruction, assessment, resources, and digital programs for TBE, TPI and world language programs
Partner with Academic Team members on core curriculum implementation and supports for English Learners ensuring access to high-quality programming, strong instruction, and teachers with a strength- based mindset
Lead pilot and implementation of new programs, tools, resources
Design and implement tools to support core instruction and learning acceleration as well as respond to network data and trends
Analyze student achievement, growth, and assessment data to create network, and campus plans and to personalize support in partnership with the Academic Team members and Campus Principals
Contribute to Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) design and internal structures and develop culturally and linguistically relevant interventions and practices
Recommend budget line items and coordinate the purchasing of instructional materials and equipment within assigned programs
Ensure strong implementation of DS Academic Model, guaranteed viable curriculum and Tier 1 instructional practices through data analysis and observation structures
Partner with the school leadership team and Academic Team to develop strategies and responses to assessment and observational structures data
Develop the capacity of CLD instructional coaches through ongoing network and campus-based coaching academies and direct campus support to improve teachers� culturally and linguistically responsive practices
Support the Teacher Development Manager in implementing DS Coaching Model with specific lens of CLD Instructional Coaches
Design CLD/Bilingual team collaboration opportunities in partnership with the Academic Team
Design, lead, and support a range of ongoing professional learning opportunities for campus and network leaders on culturally responsive pedagogy, mindset, inclusive practices, and best practices for CLD instruction.
Collaborate with CLD-Instructional Coaches and Campus Directors to identify and provide professional development for staff
Conduct and uphold all DS Observation Structures in partnership with campus leaders and Academic Team members to monitor curriculum implementation, instruction, learning, DS Framework, programming, and other tools
Support CLD instructional coach and team member Observations and Growth processes at request of school principal
Remain current in the bilingual education methodology, language acquisition and culturally responsive pedagogy and use as guide for programmatic changes and improvement
Attend external professional development opportunities to stay current in best practices
Uphold and contribute to the implementation of the DS Model, strategic plan, campus growth plans, and network priorities
Provide strategic vision, support, and leadership in new school start-up or restart opportunities
Design, implement, monitor progress, and provide updates on key instructional coaching decisions with a specific focus on new teacher development
Partner with Academic and Student Services Team members to ensure parity and cohesiveness in philosophy, pedagogy, systems, structures, onboarding, and protocols among all initiatives and content areas
Plan, design, and implement network initiatives and participate in regularly scheduled network and campus meetings and professional learning
Maintain a current and detailed understanding of all local and state requirements for onboarding and teacher development
Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities in order to better support network growth and ensure that instructional coaching practices reflect current research
Contribute to grant applications and other professional writing
Check-in regularly with the Managing Director of Academics to collaborate, set and refine goals, review project progress, share feedback and support, and build rapport.
Participate in the formal and informal coaching observation process and personal goal-setting with the Managing Director of Academics. Leadership practices will be measured and developed using a universal framework.
Perform the assigned responsibilities of an Academic Team member and other duties as assigned