Program Specialist: Multilingual Education Programs

Bakersfield City School District•Bakersfield, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist - Multilingual Education Programs position is a 214-day role focused on facilitating the coordination of programs at the District Level. The goal is to assist school staff in implementing programs that provide English Learners in the district with educational opportunities of consistently high standards, aligning with the district's vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

Valid California teaching credential
Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Authorization required
Five years of successful classroom experience and/or school support
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning skills and strategies for English Learners

Responsibilities

Provides assistance and information to school and district staff on content as assigned.
Acts as a resource and assists school and district staff in the selection of appropriate instructional materials.
Acts as a resource for planning instructional in-services for school and district staff.
Serves and participates on district committees and performs related tasks.
Collaborates with departments across the district.
Provides support for English Learners and immigrant students.
Supports the implementation of state and federal categorically-funded programs, grant-funded programs, as well as school and district initiatives within the department.
Assists with state assessments.
Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.