Director of MLL Instruction and Services

Providence School District

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 134,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Providence School District is seeking a Director of Multilingual Learner (MLL) Instruction and Services to lead district-wide MLL initiatives from the Office of Multilingual Learners, located in Providence, RI. You will supervise MLL staff and coordinate services to raise academic achievement for multilingual learners.

The role requires deep knowledge of MLL pedagogy, collaboration with district leaders, and a proven ability to develop high-quality professional development and policy

Qualifications

Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in applicable field of education.
Minimum five years of successful teaching experience serving Multilingual Learners.
At least two years of leadership experience.
Multilingual candidate preferred (Spanish, K'iche', Swahili, Arabic, Khmer, Portuguese, Creole).
Ability to use English Proficiency Standards with CCSS to develop academic proficiency for MLLs.
Strong organizational and communication skills; experience with data to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

Direct the district’s initiatives to implement high-quality MLL programs.
Provide leadership and accountability for MLL policies and programs in PPSD.
Ensure effective allocation of resources for MLL programs and services.
Supervise MLL Managers, EL Collaborative teachers and MLL coaches.
Provide regular coaching and staff development, set priorities, and evaluate performance.
Analyze data to drive improvement and ensure compliance with laws and standards.
Collaborate with schools, agencies and community organizations; engage families.
Support Seal of Biliteracy expansion and maintain confidentiality.
Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multilingual Learner pedagogy

Data analysis for improvement

Education

Building Level Administrator Certification

District Level Administrator Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email systems

Job description

Director of MLL Instruction and Services

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 Opportunity

This role is an exciting opportunity to serve as a leader within a diverse and dynamic team committed to transforming public education in Providence Public Schools. By any measure, and over many years, the Providence Public School District (PPSD) has failed to deliver on its most fundamental obligation: fair and equitable access to a rigorous education for all children, but specifically Multilingual Learners who make up over 40% of the district and trail behind academically when compared to their Gen. Ed. peers. The time for change is now and the district is in the process of a game-changing transformation with the support of the larger Providence community. The Director of Multilingual Learner (MLL) Instruction and Services will support the district’s reform strategy to ensure all Multilingual Learners get the support they need to access a rigorous education.

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

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.

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.

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

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