SPECIALIST, MLE INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Leads, designs, develops, and supports the implementation of professional learning that strengthens instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLL), across District and Charter programs. This role contributes to the creation of high-quality instructional materials and learning experiences, while supporting program coordination, continuous improvement, and alignment to district priorities and state and local Consent Decree compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
Five (5) years teaching or leading high quality instructional practices for Multilingual Learners
Experience facilitating or supporting professional learning for adults
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

Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver professional learning for educators (ECE–12) using expertise in Multilingual Learner (MLL) instruction to build capacity for high quality language teaching
Develop aligned instructional resources (WIDA, Colorado Academic Standards, district priorities) that translate effective MLL practices into clear, actionable adult learning
Audit and refine course content to ensure alignment with Consent Decree requirements, district goals, and MLL best practices
Design differentiated professional learning pathways (e.g., Newcomer vs. Long-Term MLL frameworks)
Analyze educator and student data (ACCESS, state assessments, surveys) to identify gaps and inform program improvements
Lead continuous improvement by identifying root causes, optimizing systems/processes, and implementing sustainable solutions
Design and deliver engaging online learning using adult learning theory and district platforms (e.g., Schoology, PowerSchool PL, Articulate 360, Google Workspace)
Ensure accessibility and quality of materials, including alignment to learning objectives and WCAG 2.2 standards
Manage program operations, including documentation, compliance (Consent Decree, audits), logistics, timelines, and reporting
Collaborate with stakeholders to support implementation of MLL initiatives, improve systems, and maintain SOPs aligned to state and district requirements
Other duties as assigned