Dual Language Immersion Coach

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$45 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a professional level position reporting to the DLI Program Support Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). This position provides language-specific instructional coaching and program support to LEAs implementing Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. This role is focused on instructional support rather than administrative oversight and is responsible for supporting educators and administrators in the effective implementation of DLI programs. This job is unique to the USBE in that it provides statewide, language-specific expertise and coaching across multiple LEAs.

Requirements

Knowledge of dual language immersion instruction and pedagogy
Knowledge of second language acquisition and content-based language instruction
Knowledge of curriculum and instructional practices specific to the assigned language
Strong instructional coaching and mentoring skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to support educators with varying levels of experience
Ability to provide effective coaching and support to educators
Ability to build relationships with educators and administrators across LEAs
Ability to support implementation of instructional best practices
Valid Utah educator license required
Fluency in one or more of the following languages required: Chinese, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Russian
Ability to travel statewide, as needed

Nice To Haves

Instructional Coaching endorsement preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferred
3+ years of verifiable experience teaching in a dual language immersion or multilingual setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provide instructional coaching and support to DLI teachers and administrators by language
Support effective implementation of DLI program models in participating LEAs
Assist in the development and delivery of professional learning for DLI teachers and administrators
Collaborate with the DLI Program Support Specialist to align coaching efforts with statewide priorities
Support LEAs in the selection and implementation of approved curriculum materials
Provide guidance on instructional strategies that support dual language acquisition and content learning
Facilitate collaboration among DLI educators across LEAs
Assist with onboarding and support of new DLI teachers
Support statewide initiatives related to DLI program improvement
Travel to LEAs to provide on-site or virtual coaching and support