Multilingual Coordinator

Multilingual Coordinator

The Multilingual Coordinator provides leadership and coordination to effectively develop, coordinate and manage district-wide multilingual educational programs such as Dual Language and English language development services to maximize student achievement in grades PK-12. The Multilingual Coordinator assists Administrators, Curriculum & Instruction Specialists, Multilingual Educators and other instructional staff by providing districtwide guidance and support for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention related to Spanish dual language and multilingual programming in order to advance learning for all students while ensuring compliance to state and federal requirements and alignment to district initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the assignment and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of dual language programs and second language acquisition for the purpose of supporting research-based approaches to literacy, language and content learning.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of state and federal multilingual regulations and policies.

• Understand characteristics of individuals with language needs across PK-12, including levels of English and Spanish language proficiency, type of schooling (SLIFE, refugee, immigrant), and students with exceptionalities and understand their influence on language development, behavior and learning.

• Establish a comprehensive pre-K through 12 curriculum, instruction and assessment program that promotes college, career, and citizenship readiness for all students and aligns to state and Common Core standards, WIDA, the district's vision, and teaching and learning initiatives as they relate to multilingual education and instruction.

• Support preparation for standardized assessment as it relates to multilingual students.

• Coordinate the development, review, and revision of all multilingual programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including standards documents, curriculum guides/learning progressions, course outlines, and instructional materials and resources.

• Establish and manage a consistent, on-going data collection system for assessment data, including both standardized and local assessments.

• Analyze student data in multilingual programs within and across schools and report findings for the purpose of sharing information with administrators and teachers to collaborate and make informed decisions related to programmatic development and instructional practices.

• Involve building leaders and instructional staff in evaluating curriculum, instruction, and assessment programming to improve student achievement for multilingual learners.

• Involve instructional staff in evaluating, selecting, and creating instructional materials for comprehensibility, inclusivity, accuracy, and appropriateness for multilingual students to learn expected grade-level standards

• Maintain, electronically or otherwise, the comprehensive pre-K through 12 curriculum materials for district-wide multilingual programs.

• Create a long-term strategic plan that operationalizes district goals to increase student achievement for multilingual students.

• Assist with the design, implementation, and evaluation of multi-tiered systems of support for dual language and English language development programs.

• Strengthen efforts and plans to ease the transition from upper elementary to middle school, from middle school to high school, and from high school to post-secondary opportunities including transitions to college, the workforce, and/or vocational or technical education as well as transitions from newcomer programs to part-time programs to transitioning out of language support services.

• Observe instruction and provide feedback and guidance to multilingual educators to facilitate improvement and innovation and to identify areas of needed professional learning to support implementation of effective instructional methodologies for multilingual students.

• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments at the state and national levels in the field of multilingual education.

• Working with the Director of Professional Growth and Support, develop and conduct or arrange for the implementation of timely and relevant professional learning within the classroom and during professional development sessions to promote a district-based professional community to improve instruction.

• Develop, coordinate, and provide professional development for multilingual programs, language development instruction and cultural awareness for administrators, teachers, other instructional staff and families.

• Establish, extend and maintain a deep understanding of content theories and issues through personal professional development opportunities including conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional organizations and networking with other educators and professional organizations in the field of multilingual education.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.

• Assist in the preparation of the department budget for the purpose of allocating funds to support effective multilingual programming.

• Collaborate with all administration to recruit and hire diverse and highly qualified multilingual teacher candidates.

• Coordinate summer school programming for multilingual students including the development of curriculum and necessary instructional materials and supplies and support building administrators in the selection of key personnel.

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and the community about program goals, expectations, and initiatives for multilingual programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Ability to maintain open communication and work collaboratively with teachers and administrators at all grade levels to foster team cooperation and problem solving to ensure progress towards goals

• Ability to coordinate multiple district-wide programs and develop workable implementation plans and communicate change effectively

• Ability to interpret data, identify performance gaps, and design solutions to improve student achievement

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to foster cultural acceptance and appreciation among staff.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master degree in education or applicable field preferred

• Valid State of Illinois Administrative Certificate

• Valid Illinois teaching certificate with Bilingual Education Endorsement/ English as a Second Language Endorsement required

• Bilingual and biliterate Spanish required

• 5+ years of successful teaching experience of diverse learners in Dual Language, Bilingual or ESL classrooms

• Instructional leadership and/or administrative experience preferred

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Individuals appointed to these assignments must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the assignment.

Reports To:

This job assignment falls under the direction of the Director of Language Acquisition.

Starting Salary: This position falls under salary group 7

Position Classification: FLSA Designation: Administration Non-Exempt

April 18, 2024

Application Procedure:

Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx