Manager, Multilingual Programs

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$99,706•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Multilingual Programs provides oversight for instruction and compliance of English Language Learners (ELLs) in assigned regions. The role collaborates with school, regional, and central-based staff to support ELL academic acceleration by ensuring schools follow state and federal requirements, providing professional development, aligning ESOL and bilingual instruction with research-based methodologies, and promoting parental and community engagement in ELLs’ educational access and attainment. The manager oversees and monitors ELL programs and initiatives, supports schools and regions in accessing resources, and promotes equitable, accountable, and transparent implementation of instructional programs. The position also develops and directs language allocation policies for bilingual programs and works with District staff and community members to develop native-language programs, including dual-language, heritage-language, and transitional bilingual programs. The role collaborates with the Office of Accountability to analyze ELL data and inform district-wide instructional strategies. This is a full-time, 12-month, CASA-represented position in the Department of Multilingual Curriculum and Programs. It requires in-person work five days per week, with no remote days. The salary grade is 0652, starting at $99,706 for new CASA members.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of full-time, paid, professional appointed classroom or site-based teaching experience in ESOL or bilingual programs, including developing and implementing instructional programs for ELLs and supporting teachers and administrators in improving ELL instructional practices through site-based or centrally based professional development.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administrative certificate (K-12) and ESL Program Specialist certificate.
Demonstrated knowledge of second-language acquisition, literacy development, and research-based instructional programs and strategies that support ELL educational attainment.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations governing ELL compliance and programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of national and state standards for ELLs in ESOL and bilingual programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of the School District of Philadelphia’s core curriculum.
Demonstrated knowledge of periodic and ongoing informal assessments and strategies to support ELLs based on assessment results.
Demonstrated knowledge of current research on communities of learners, instructional practices linked to student achievement, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching, and emergent technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity and challenges faced by immigrant and ELL families.
Demonstrated knowledge of successful strategies for addressing the ELL achievement gap and of content-area instruction.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing data efficiently and effectively to develop school-wide and district-wide ELL instructional plans.
Demonstrated skill in using technology for professional development delivery and data analysis.
Demonstrated skill in writing, developing, implementing, and monitoring grants.
Demonstrated skill in supervising staff and setting performance goals.
Demonstrated ability to oversee, support, direct, and coordinate staff to meet programmatic goals and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to create, implement, and evaluate PK-12 instructional programs that result in ELL academic proficiency in an urban setting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with District staff, school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community members to develop and sustain ELL initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to conduct professional development effectively for ESOL and bilingual teachers, principals, and regional superintendents.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and make staffing, budgetary, and programmatic modifications when necessary.
Ensure all relevant work experience is reflected on the resume before submitting an application for District employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate professional development for teachers and administrators.
Assist with creating and delivering professional development and training for ESOL teachers, bilingual teachers, schools, and region-based groups.
Help schools and regions access internal and external resources for effective instructional practices, and identify effective practices for compliance and instructional delivery.
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor ELL programs and the implementation of new and existing programs and initiatives addressing school and student needs.
Ensure programs and practices support District goals and objectives.
Ensure equity, accountability, and transparency in school allocations and in the implementation and maintenance of ELL instructional initiatives and programs.
Develop and direct effective, research-based implementation of language allocation policies for bilingual programs.
Ensure continuity and rigor in ESOL and bilingual programs.
Work with District staff and community members to develop native-language programs, including dual-language, heritage-language, and transitional bilingual programs, aligned with research-based strategies for academic acceleration.
Collaborate with the Office of Accountability to analyze ELL data and inform district-wide instructional strategies.
Build positive and productive relationships with community partners to foster collaboration in ELL educational attainment.
Perform related duties as required.