Denver Public Schools

MANAGER, STRATEGIC SUPPORTS FOR MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION (MLE) PROGRAMS

Denver Public Schools$87K — $106K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Educational Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Endorsement preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within an urban education environment.
  • K-12 teaching experience focused on large groups of Multilingual Learners.
  • Experience in instructional coaching and supporting school leaders.
  • Principal License and bilingual proficiency in Spanish are preferred.
  • Valid Colorado Driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coach the MLE Instructional Specialists, and evaluate their performance against set goals.
  • Report progress of the MLE Service System directly to the Director and communicate personnel needs.
  • Ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality specialist support to schools.
  • Support schools with the operationalization and assessment of MLE Program implementations.
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members, fostering their professional growth.
  • Provide technical support and instructional expertise regarding MLE programming to schools.
  • Serve as a departmental spokesperson while handling internal and external inquiries with professionalism.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Involvement in strategic and operational planning within the education sector.
  • A collaborative work environment focused on educational equity and excellence for all students.
  • Access to resources that promote the effective administration of educational programs.
Full Job Description
** Applications will be received until **June 4, 2026**. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. ** The Manager of Strategic Supports for Multilingual Education (MLE) programs leads and develops a team of specialists who provide direct school-based support to Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) Provides expertise and leadership to the Multilingual Education (MLE) central department and MLE school-based operations in the area of program implementation, instructional systems (ELD, ICLD, bilingual programs), and legal requirements, as well as oversee school support for program implementation (MLE Service System.) Manages through Instructional Specialist team, activities related to implementation and carrying out MLE Service System and MLE team objectives. Establishes effective reporting infrastructure and regularly measures progress toward program objectives through direct support of MLE Partners. May direct and oversee the administration of multiple initiatives in collaboration with other teams. What You\'ll Do: • Management of human capital, specifically the direct support and oversight of MLE Instructional Specialists, to include performance coaching, evaluation, and monitoring of individual progress against department, team, and network goals • Frequently report out to Director about progress of MLE Service System as well personnel needs • Ensure consistency and quality across specialist support models Support schools in implementing, operationalizing, evaluating and monitoring the MLE Program • Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding/training of all new subordinates as well as support the growth in skill set and expertise for all team members • Disseminate information regarding MLE Programming, legal requirements, and instructional expertise in serving Multilingual Learners • Support resolution of issues associated with MLE program implementation; provide technical support and expertise to schools • Participate in the development and execution of MLE strategic and operational planning, to include collaboration with other department managers and project teams • Act as a spokesperson on behalf of the MLE department as well as a resource expert to all DPS staff on MLE program requirements and state and federal program requirements • Respond in a professional manner to include timely and accurate information • Serve as department liaison to internal and external inquiries • Establish and document appropriate processes and procedures for the effective administration of the program What You\'ll Need: • Bachelor\'s Degree • Master\'s Degree in Educational Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Endorsement preferred • At least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in an urban education setting • K-12 teaching experience with large populations of Multilingual Learners • Instructional coaching and experience supporting leaders • Principal License preferred • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) preferred • Valid Colorado Driver\'s license, appropriate insurance coverage and an acceptable driving record for the past three years • 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.

About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
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