Curriculum Supervisor, World Language

Broward County Public Schools•Pembroke Pines, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum Supervisor for World Language is responsible for improving instruction and student performance in foreign languages. This involves designing, planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring the curriculum. The role requires staying current with research-based instructional strategies, integrating technology, and evaluating program effectiveness to develop improvement plans. Collaboration with teachers and cross-functional teams is essential to support improved student achievement. The position also involves adapting curriculum delivery for flexible scheduling, promoting articulation across all educational levels, and providing direct assistance to teachers through coaching techniques. The supervisor will ensure adherence to standards of excellence, coordinate department heads, and lead in-service training. They will also participate in the selection of instructional materials and equipment, provide technical assistance for modified instruction, and coordinate countywide activities. Knowledge of test administration, interpretation, and alternative assessment techniques is necessary. The role includes representing the Director, Bilingual/ESOL on foreign language matters and adapting/designing diagnostic-prescriptive curricula to meet individual program needs. Compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies, participation in training, and staying updated on relevant developments are also key responsibilities. The position requires adherence to safety rules, federal and state policies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of successful teaching experience in the Broward County School District or seven (7) years of successful outside teaching experience.
Florida certification in a Foreign Language.
Must be fluently bilingual.
Computer skills are required for the position.

Nice To Haves

May serve as liaison to US Department of Education and the business community to advance the interests of the District relative to the curriculum specialty.

Responsibilities

Develop and constantly review district comprehensive plans for curriculum improvement in foreign languages, including planning for curriculum articulation across all elementary and secondary schools.
Practice current research-based instructional strategies.
Be knowledgeable and skilled in the use of the latest technology and integrate that technology into the foreign language curriculum as a delivery tool.
Evaluate the subject area programs and develop prescriptive improvement plans which increase effectiveness in meeting school and system-wide goals.
Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to provide direct/indirect support to the foreign language teachers focused on improved student achievement.
Be able to modify the delivery of a foreign language curriculum which is time appropriate and be able to adapt to the concept of flexible scheduling.
Promote greater curriculum articulation in foreign language across all levels – elementary, middle, and high school.
Have a strong knowledge base in curriculum and teacher coaching techniques in order to provide direct assistance to classroom teachers.
Determine the extent to which the standards of excellence and service in instructional program area are being maintained.
Coordinate the efforts of respective school-based department heads at the elementary and secondary levels.
Coordinate, model and/or teach the in-service courses provided in the foreign language area, in coordination with the Talent Development Department.
Participate in the evaluation and selection of materials and equipment appropriate to the teaching of the foreign language curriculum in the elementary and secondary schools.
Ensure that instructional personnel are provided with technical assistance in the implementation of modified methods of instruction which reflect the philosophy that all students can learn.
Coordinate the planning and staging of countywide activities in foreign languages.
Have knowledge of test administration and interpretations and alternative assessment techniques.
Represent the Director, Bilingual/ESOL in all matters pertaining to foreign languages.
Be able to adapt, design and implement diagnostic – prescriptive curriculum with learning styles to meet the needs of the individual programs.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.