Director of Multilingual Learner Success & Language Justice

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking a Director, Multilingual Learner Success in Richmond, Virginia. The role leads LIEP programs, ensures Title III compliance, and drives strategies to improve ML/EL/IY outcomes and graduation rates.

Responsibilities include managing Welcome Center operations, language justice initiatives, data-driven program evaluation, and collaboration with district leadership to support multilingual families and equitable access.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, TESOL, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum five combined years of professional experience, including at least three years teaching language acquisition services and leading multilingual programs.
• Postgraduate License with ESL endorsements; bilingual candidates preferred (Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Oversees LIEP implementation, resource allocation, and evaluation across all schools.
• Directs Title III grant application, budget, and compliance indicators.
• Leads initiatives to improve ML graduation rates and accountability.
• Directs Welcome Center operations and family engagement efforts.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Language justice

Instructional leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Ellevation

Job description

Richmond City Public Schools is seeking a Director, Multilingual Learner Success in Richmond, Virginia. The role leads LIEP programs, ensures Title III compliance, and drives strategies to improve ML/EL/IY outcomes and graduation rates.

Responsibilities include managing Welcome Center operations, language justice initiatives, data-driven program evaluation, and collaboration with district leadership to support multilingual families and equitable access.