Director of Multilingual Programs

Poughkeepsie City School District•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director of Multilingual Programs plans, implements, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the district’s K–12 multilingual instructional programs under the direction of the instructional Assistant Superintendent. The role builds the capacity of teachers and building leaders through professional learning and coaching, and organizes learning opportunities for teachers, staff, and administrators on instructional support and strategies for multilingual learners, world languages, dual-language programming, and struggling learners. The Director promotes, expands, and maintains the Dual Language program, using data to monitor implementation and assess whether it meets student needs. The position also supports the recruitment and development of pre-service and in-service teachers. Responsibilities include coordinating language programs and services, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, supporting curriculum and instruction, overseeing program data and records, monitoring budgets and grants, coordinating testing, and ensuring that struggling multilingual learners have interventions and academic supports.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate.
Valid Bilingual Extension Certification and/or ESL (English as a Second Language/TESOL) Certification or certification in a related field.
Administrative experience.
At least five years of teaching experience supporting multilingual learners.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable New York State and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements governing elementary and secondary education programs.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to express ideas, thoughts, and instructions clearly to clients, community members, and staff.
Ability to collaborate with other agencies to plan and implement effective elementary and secondary education programs, including staff and parent training.
Ability to analyze complex situations and prepare response alternatives for decision-making groups.
Knowledge of state funding allocation methods.
Knowledge of curricula and experience writing curriculum for new standards and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Ability to review curricula and recommend modifications to meet the needs of diverse multilingual learners.
Knowledge of Commissioner Regulation Part 154.
Understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion.
Understanding of compensatory education and intervention services, especially for struggling learners.
Experience creating professional learning opportunities for K–12 teachers and administrators.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate K–12 multilingual instructional programs.
Develop teachers’ and building leaders’ capacity through professional learning and coaching support.
Organize professional learning for teachers, staff, and administrators, including instructional support and strategies for multilingual learners, world languages, dual-language programming, and struggling learners.
Promote, expand, and maintain the Dual Language program; gather and analyze data to monitor faithful implementation and responsiveness to student needs.
Recruit and support pre-service and in-service teachers.
Coordinate and oversee K–12 language programs, including Dual Language, MLL services, and World Languages.
Ensure multilingual learners are scheduled appropriately and receive required instructional minutes; ensure parent communications and records meet Part 154 requirements.
Implement and support co-teaching for multilingual learner programming.
Collaboratively design and create biliteracy programs, monitor their quality, and recommend continuous improvement.
Coordinate and supervise multilingual-program events, including the Latino Bee Competition, Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony, Dual Immersion Ceremony, and Reclassification Ceremony.
Coordinate development of reports, guidance, tools, and curriculum resources for instruction of multilingual learners and struggling students.
Coordinate program components, support needs, and materials in accordance with district and grant or program guidelines.
Maintain current system manuals, electronic files, records, data, and demographic information in compliance with requirements, including updating SMS records with NYSITELL and NYSESLAT levels.
Monitor budgets and financial activity, including use and maintenance of Title III grant funding.
Prepare program-mandated reports in compliance with district and grant requirements.
Research, write, and present grant information to secure alternative funding and support innovative instructional practices and learning opportunities.
Serve as district coordinator for new WIDA testing for multilingual learners; maintain accurate records and facilitate data sharing with stakeholders.
Assist principals and teachers with scheduling ENL services and monitor compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate K–12 vertical articulation of multilingual learner-specific and other district academic support structures.
Ensure struggling multilingual learners have planned interventions and academic supports that foster demonstrable growth.