INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Provides expertise specific to Multilingual Learners, including instruction, leadership, operations, program planning, coordination and implementation with the goal of increased academic achievement for Multilingual Learners and the full implementation and sustainability of the District's Multilingual Education (MLE) program. Responsible for improving student achievement by collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting data that informs department strategy, school support and instructional decision making. The position will help monitor program implementation, track student progress, support assessment systems and communicate findings to a range of stakeholders including school leaders, educators and central office staff. This role is responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data that informs department strategy, school support, and instructional decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field, required
Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers, required
Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners, required
Proficiency with Google Workspace, required
Effective time management and organizational skills, required
Effective verbal and written communication skills, required
Strong attention to detail, required
Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines, required
Knowledge of effective instructional programs and methodologies and experience in providing such instruction to meet state standards, required
Works collaboratively with others on a team, required
Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff on instructional improvement issues, required
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, validate, and analyze data related to multilingual learner programs, services, assessments, and student outcomes by developing recurring reports, dashboards, and progress monitoring tools for department and school leaders.
In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of data analysis in multilingual education for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction.
Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders including data analysis, data meetings and feedback conversations.
Analyzes district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support.
Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools.
Develops professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners.
Supports with district adoption and implementation of MLE curriculum and instructional supports, including assessments.