Coordinator of Multilingual Education Programs

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Multilingual Education Programs provides statewide leadership and coordination to advance high-quality multilingual and dual language education in alignment with the Maryland State Department of Education Strategic Plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the recommendations of the Workgroup on English Learners in Public Schools. This position leads the development and implementation of systems that ensure multilingual learners have equitable access to grade-level, standards-aligned instruction with integrated language development across content areas. The role coordinates cross-divisional efforts within MSDE and with local education agencies (LEAs), early childhood providers, and external partners to design, scale, and sustain effective instructional programs and models that support multilingual learners toward college and career readiness.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework in Education or a related area from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in multilingual education, English language development, dual language education, world language education, literacy or other related instructional programs in PreK-12 educational settings.
Two years of this experience must include coordinating or administering professional learning or technical assistance within a multilingual or related education program.
Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications noted above.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and facilitating professional learning and providing technical assistance or instructional coaching to educators, school leaders, or local education agencies (LEAs).
Experience developing guidance documents, instructional resources, policy documents, or other professional communications for educators, educational leaders, or state or local education agencies.
Experience using student achievement, English language proficiency, and program implementation data to support program evaluation, continuous improvement, and instructional decision-making.
Knowledge of multilingual education, including evidence-based instructional practices, WIDA English Language Development Standards, English language proficiency assessment, Title III requirements, and applicable state and federal policies.
Experience collaborating with educators, administrators, institutions of higher education, community organizations, and state or national partners to implement educational initiatives.
Experience leading or supporting statewide, regional, or district initiatives that improve educational opportunities and outcomes for multilingual learners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through presentations, facilitation, and high-quality written communications with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Provides statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of multilingual education initiatives aligned with the MSDE Strategic Plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the recommendations of the Workgroup on English Learners in Public Schools.
Develops, disseminates, and supports implementation of statewide guidance and technical assistance to LEAs and early childhood providers in delivering grade-level, standards-aligned instruction integrated language development and evidence-based instructional practices for multilingual learners.
Provides leadership and technical assistance to LEAs and early childhood providers in the design, implementation, evaluation and scaling of multilingual and dual language programs, including scheduling models and access to college and career readiness pathways.
Coordinates cross-divisional initiatives within MSDE to align multilingual learner supports across curriculum and instruction, assessment and accountability, early childhood, special education, and college and career readiness.
Collaborates with MSDE divisions, including Title III, Assessment and Accountability, and other MSDE divisions to align multilingual education priorities, promote the effective use of English language proficiency and student achievement data, and strengthen instructional systems that support multilingual learners.
Represents MSDE on statewide, regional, and national committees, advisory groups, and professional organizations related to multilingual education, dual language education, and world languages; builds partnerships with institutions of higher education and other stakeholders to advance statewide priorities.
Leads the development and implementation of state policies, guidance, strategic initiatives, and evidence-based practices that strengthen multilingual education and build statewide leadership capacity to improve outcomes for multilingual learners.
Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of multilingual education programs and analyzes statewide data (e.g. English language proficiency, student achievement, program participation, and reclassification) to inform policy, guidance, and continuous improvement.