Director of MLL Instruction and Services

REPORTS TO: Sr. Executive Director of MLLs

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

• Managers of MLL Instruction
• District MLL Office Assigned PTU (ELC teachers, MLL Coaches, etc.)

Location:

Office of Multilingual Learners - 797 Westminster St Providence RI 02903

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Non-union 12 Month

The Role:

This is an outstanding opportunity for an education leader with experience working with Multilingual Learners in an urban setting. The Director of MLL Instruction and Services will work closely with District Administrative teams to support the transformation of public education in Providence. The Director of MLL Instruction and Services will be primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of quality content based ESL instructional programs and services that will result in positive academic achievement for Multilingual Learners in the district.

The Candidate:

Successful candidates must demonstrate a deep belief in the capacity of ALL students to achieve at high levels and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of an organization. To succeed in this role, you must have a strong background in Multilingual Learner pedagogy and research based practice, you must have extensive experience working with the following MLL subgroups: Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education, Dually Identified students, and Long Term MLLs. You must have experience creating and leading high quality professional development. You must exhibit strong leadership, be a master communicator, and have a track record of successfully collaborating with a large number of adults. Successful candidates must also possess a high level of comfort with ambiguity and the willingness to seek new solutions to old problems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Building Level Administrator or District Level Administrator Certification

And

• ESL Certification (K-12 ESL Specialist Certification preferred)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Direct the district's initiatives to provide and expand effective, efficient, and high quality implementation of MLL programs
• Provide leadership, oversight and accountability of implementation of the MLL education policies and programs in PPSD;
• Assure the effective allocation and utilization of resources for MLL programs and services.
• Ensure all MLL instruction is rigorous, standards aligned, grade level appropriate and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds.
• Lead, design, and implement new initiatives and professional development to ensure PPSD provides all MLLs with opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices that build conceptual understanding, analytical practices, and language competence simultaneously.
• Supervise assigned staff including but not limited to district MLL Managers, and district EL Collaborative teachers and MLL coaches
• Provide regular coaching and support to assigned staff
• Meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, critical concerns and technical issues;
• Develop staff skills and conduct yearly performance evaluations;
• Develop priorities and assign tasks and projects; assure appropriate services are provided and goals are defined and achieved;
• Compile, evaluate and analyze data regularly, in order to drive improvement;
• Assure the MLL office activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and standards.
• Collaborate effectively with PPSD schools and departments, public agencies and community organizations.
• Support district efforts to increase MLL family engagement
• Support the district's efforts in expanding the Seal of Biliteracy
• Demonstrate positive and collaborative behavior when interacting with students, families, clients, visitors, and PPSD staff.
• Act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and PPSD information.
• Attend all district and school-level meetings as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

**Contingent upon funding**

Minimum Qualifications Standards:

• Bachelor and/or Master's degree in applicable field of education
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience directly serving Multilingual Learners
• At least two (2) years of leadership experience (including but not limited to coaching, content specialist, building administrator).
• Multilingual candidate in at least one of the district's major languages preferred (Spanish, K'iche', Swahili, Arabic, Khmer, Portuguese, Creole)
• Ability to use English Language Proficiency Standards in conjunction with CCSS to support the development of academic proficiency for Multilingual Learners
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to use, interpret, and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, district and school-based administrators, and consultants and effectively lead teams
• Ability to design, deliver, and coordinate high quality professional development in a variety of venues
• Ability to effectively use research to guide decision-making and planning
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, google applications, web applications, and industry-specific technology.