Director of English Learner Program (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of English Learner Programs- Instruction, reporting to the Managing Director of English Learner Programs, leads and designs instruction for the district's English Learner program. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and managing professional learning, coaching, and capacity building for leaders and teachers in multilingual education. They serve as an instructional leader, implementing programs and practices to support English Learner students in classrooms. This role provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of instructional practices in Bilingual/ESL studies to ensure students meet or exceed state standards. Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for supervision of English Language Learner Managers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in teaching English Language Development (ELD) or working with English Learner (EL) students.
Experience in coordinating or leading English Learner instructional programs.
Experience in providing professional development and coaching to teachers in ELD instruction.
Expertise in English Language Development principles and teaching techniques.
Proficiency in curriculum design and implementation.
Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.
Demonstrated experience translating data into actionable insights.
Strong collaborative skills, adept at facilitating group processes and teamwork.
Capability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness.
Knowledgeable in planning, staff development, and accreditation processes.
Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, fostering positive relationships with staff.
Skillful in developing and delivering training for adult learners.
Proficiency in computer and software usage.
This leader is responsible for guiding the decision-making process within the team. They foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to decision-making, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered and team consensus is built when appropriate.
This leader is responsible for the overall performance and cohesion of their team. They build operating mechanisms, establish strategic plans, and implement project management systems that ensure that their team operates smoothly and achieves its targets.
This leader is responsible for fostering a culture of growth within the team. They create opportunities for team learning, facilitate team development sessions, and ensure that team members have the resources and support they need to grow professionally.
This leader is responsible for ensuring team members feel safe to express their ideas and concerns. They proactively address conflicts and facilitate open communication, setting the standard for trust and safety within the team.
This leader is responsible for communicating complex ideas and strategies across multiple teams or departments. They develop and deliver messages that align with organizational goals, ensuring that their communication strategies enhance team alignment and strategic execution.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education, TESOL, or related field.
Certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education (Bilingual preferred).
Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
Knowledge of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) or similar instructional models.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an educational context.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Managing Director of English Leaner Programs to coordinate English Learner instructional programs (Bilingual, ESL, Sheltered Instruction) for Texas campuses
Implement a comprehensive instructional program for multilingual learners aligned with district goals and state standards.
Provide leadership and support to district leaders, administrators, and teachers in effective instructional strategies for multilingual education.
Organize professional development opportunities for leaders, teachers, and staff on culturally responsive teaching practices and language acquisition theories.
Coordinate with National English Language Learner Managers & Regional Emergent Bilingual and/or Regional Intervention Coaches to assist teachers to develop and provide EB/EL students with appropriate course work through curriculum modification, accommodations, etc.
Develop, and oversee the national support for regional Emergent Bilingual Coaches and Regional Intervention Coaches (EB support)
Ensure compliance with federal and state mandates for English Learner programs.
Ensure compliance with federal and state mandates for English Learner programs
Develop instructional policies for recommendation to the board.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Complete and file the annual Bilingual/ESL waiver/exception
In conjunction with VP of Human Resources or designee, co-leads district initiative for increasing number of Bilingual & ESL certified teachers.
Manage, coach, and evaluate performance of English Language Learner Managers
Leads and manages through influence national and regional support personnel for the EB/EL program.
Assist the Managing Director of English Learner Programs in defining program and fiscal needs for budget development.
Assists the Managing Director of English Learner Programs to demonstrate responsible fiscal control over assigned program budgets.
the Managing Director of English Learner Programs to maintain compliance with state law and education standards.