Position Summary: The Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) ensures that our Multilingual Leaners/English Language Learners (MLs/ELLs) receive the high quality, rigorous learning opportunities and targeted support they need to thrive in college and careers. OML drives the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) focus on and support of its vast number of MLs/ELLs and creates professional development opportunities across New York City to help educators be educators of MLs/ELLs. Consistent with the NYCPS priorities, OML is committed to better serving culturally and linguistically diverse learners and promoting equity by:
- Leading all ML/ELL initiatives system wide, including the creation, development, deployment, implementation, and monitoring of ELL supports, resources, and services across districts, central offices, and schools;
- Developing and implementing innovative programs and supports to ensure postsecondary success and welcoming school environments for every ML/ELL and immigrant student, including MLs/ELLs with disabilities, in temporary housing, with interrupted schooling, or who are newcomers or long term ELLs;
- Expanding parent choice with the creation of new Dual Language Bilingual Education and Transitional Bilingual Education programs to support MLs/ELLs in gaining language proficiency in English and their native language;
- Promoting meaningful family and community engagement; and
- Providing standards aligned professional development opportunities for principals, teachers and staff to deepen their understanding of second language acquisition and literacy development.
The Multilingual and Immigrant Student Support team aims to ensure our students can safely navigate school and pursue a postsecondary pathway, with the assurance that families can equitably engage in the fullness of their educational journey. We focus on supporting transition planning across grades, culturally responsive postsecondary planning and access, capacity building across diverse stakeholders, and equitable family engagement that prioritizes multilingual and immigrant students and families.
The Senior Coordinator
of Multilingual and Immigrant Inclusion collaborates most closely with the Office of Student Pathways (OSP) to develop culturally responsive strategies and equitable opportunities for ML/ELL and immigrant students within the NYCPS's college and career articulation initiatives. The Senior Coordinator will focus on citywide advisement practices, supporting postsecondary planning and access programs, and select CUNY partnerships on behalf of multilingual and immigrant students. The Coordinator will identify system wide gaps and create resources to ensure ML/ELL and immigrant students, regardless of language and immigration status, have the information they need to thrive in high school and in postsecondary institutions, as well as professional learning for educators focused on creating welcoming and inclusive schools for students. Performs related work.
Reports to: Senior Director, ML Postsecondary Readiness
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Office of Student Pathways and related offices, including the Research and Policy Support Group (RPSG), Field Offices, the Office of Safety and Youth Development, Project Open Arms, Students in Temporary Housing, the City University of New York (CUNY), other colleges and universities, local CBOs, and career focused organizations.
Responsibilities - Strategic Planning & Systems Integration: Lead the design and execution of NYCPS's district wide strategy for ML/ELL and immigrant postsecondary pathways, aligning citywide advisement practices with systemic equity goals.
- Executive Relationship & Stakeholder Management : Serve as a core liaison in high level intergovernmental and external relations, partnering with CUNY leadership, municipal agencies, CBOs, and foundations to advocate for and expand funding, resources, and opportunities for immigrant students.
- Framework & Curriculum Development : Engineer scalable, culturally responsive postsecondary frameworks, toolkits, and resources that empower families and guide school leaders in navigating complex postsecondary transitions for MLs/ELLs and immigrant youth.
- Program Oversight & Scaling : Direct high impact postsecondary initiatives including the Immigrant Ambassador Program and NYS DREAM Act financial access campaigns establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), long term sustainability models, and citywide implementation strategies.
- Hiring and Team Management : Interview, hire and train Immigrant Ambassadors and school based staff to support their ongoing participation.
- Cross Functional Leadership : Partner with executive leadership across the Office of Student Pathways, Office of Community Schools, and district offices to embed multilingual and immigrant inclusion priorities into broad policy and operational frameworks.
- Professional Capacity Building & Policy Advocacy : Oversee the strategy, design, and delivery of citywide professional learning networks for principals, counselors, and district teams, driving systemic adoption of inclusive, trauma informed, and welcoming school environments.
- Data Driven Analysis & Executive Reporting : Spearhead complex, research intensive evaluations of postsecondary outcomes for MLs/ELLs; translate findings into actionable program recommendations and present strategic proposals to executive leadership.
- Programmatic Quality & continuous Improvement : Establish quality assurance and continuous improvement mechanisms including school site evaluations and performance metrics to monitor, refine, and guarantee equitable ML/ELL and immigrant student outcomes across all districts.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred - Experience working with MLs/ELLs and creating resources for immigrant populations.
- Flexible, collaborative attitude is needed to effectively function in a fast paced and highly changeable environment.
- Experience working with and building influential and meaningful relationships with families and diverse constituencies and partners across different titles and positions.
- Strong strategic thinking, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively identify key issues and risks for MLs/ELLs and immigrant students.
- Project management skills in creating project plans, identifying tracking methodologies, and understanding project interdependencies and risks with a lens to anti-racist impact and accountability.
- Superior skills in proposal development, program planning, and monitoring.
- Excellent and effective communication skills, including the ability to write well and make clear and concise presentations and written reports.
- Ability to manage and administer large scale programs with a well-articulated plan for sustainability.
- Fluency in another language is strongly preferred.
- Insights and experience supporting immigrant and undocumented communities highly valued.
Salary : $82,000 - $97,343
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
