DIRECTOR, STUDENT OPPORTUNITY AND MULTILINGUAL SERVICES

Alasedu; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools seeks a Director of Student Opportunity and Multilingual Services to provide strategic leadership for ELs, multilingual families, world languages, and federal programs across the division. The role oversees curriculum leadership, program evaluation, and translation/interpretation services to ensure equitable access and outcomes.

The position directs budgets, compliance, and professional development to strengthen opportunities for immigrant students and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in language acquisition or related field.
• Experience with federal programs (Title I/III/IV) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of educational leadership or administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for EL, World Languages, and federal programs to improve student outcomes.
• Oversees administration, compliance, and fiscal management of federal programs (Title I/III/IV).
• Delivers professional learning, coaching, and support for teachers and staff serving English learners.
• Facilitates collaboration among schools, division, partners, and agencies for program effectiveness.
• Manages translation and interpretation services to ensure language access.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Budget planning

Education

Master’s degree in language acquisition or related field

Job description

District or Organization:
Prince William County Public Schools

Due Date:
December 31, 2026

DIRECTOR, STUDENT OPPORTUNITY AND MULTILINGUAL SERVICES

Mission Statement

We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries,resilient individuals, and global collaborators.We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student andemployee every day.

Job Summary

This position provides strategic leadership for division wide programs and services that support English Learners (ELs), multilingual families, world languages, federal programs, and related student opportunity initiatives. Oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, professional learning, family engagement efforts, and support services designed to promote student achievement, language development, and educational equity.

The Director provides leadership for curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision for assigned programs and oversees the administration, compliance, and fiscal management of federal programs, including Title I, Title III, and Title IV. The position provides leadership oversight of the Division’s Global Welcome Center, central registration services for international families, and translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities, programs, and information. Works collaboratively with school and division leaders, community partners, and state and federal agencies to ensure program effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position works under the direction of the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Mission Statement

We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries,resilient individuals, and global collaborators.We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student andemployee every day.

Job Summary

This position provides strategic leadership for division wide programs and services that support English Learners (ELs), multilingual families, world languages, federal programs, and related student opportunity initiatives. Oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, professional learning, family engagement efforts, and support services designed to promote student achievement, language development, and educational equity.

The Director provides leadership for curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision for assigned programs and oversees the administration, compliance, and fiscal management of federal programs, including Title I, Title III, and Title IV. The position provides leadership oversight of the Division’s Global Welcome Center, central registration services for international families, and translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities, programs, and information. Works collaboratively with school and division leaders, community partners, and state and federal agencies to ensure program effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position works under the direction of the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, “Elevate 2030.”
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities – specific to this job

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for division wide English Learner (EL), World Languages, and assigned federal programs, ensuring high-quality instructional services, equitable access to educational opportunities, and improved student outcomes.
• Promotes educational equity and student success through the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs and services supporting English learners, multilingual families, immigrant students, and federally supported student populations.
• Directs personnel administration activities, including recruitment, supervision, performance evaluation, assignment of responsibilities, and professional development of assigned staff.
• Oversees the administration, compliance, evaluation, reporting, and fiscal management of federal programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including Title |, Title Ill, and Title IV, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and Division requirements.
• Provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs, services, and supports designed to meet the academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of English learners.
• Leads the review, selection, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials, resources, and supports that advance language acquisition and academic achievement across all grade levels.
• Directs the development and delivery of professional learning opportunities, coaching, onboarding, and technical assistance for teachers, specialists, administrators, and staff who serve English learners.
• Facilitates collaboration among schools, departments, community partners, and stakeholder groups to ensure effective implementation and alignment of assigned programs and initiatives.
• Monitors program effectiveness through the analysis of student achievement data, program metrics, compliance findings, fiscal indicators, and stakeholder feedback, and develops recommendations to strengthen program outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Provides leadership and support to schools in the implementation of federally funded programs and resources to ensure compliance and improve student achievement.
• Develops, administers, and monitors budgets supporting assigned programs and grants, ensuring effective stewardship of resources, fiscal accountability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Represents the Division on internal and external committees and maintains collaborative partnerships with institutions of higher education, community organizations, and governmental agencies to advance program goals and student opportunities.
• Provides strategic recommendations regarding program growth, staffing, service delivery, budget development, and long-range planning for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversees accountability systems, compliance monitoring activities, corrective action plans, complaint investigations, and reporting requirements associated with assigned programs.
• Serves as the Division’s representative and primary point of contact for assigned state and federal initiatives, grants, guidance, regulatory requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Provides administrative leadership for the Division’s Global Welcome Center, including oversight of central registration services, enrollment processes, and support services for international students and families.
• Directs collaboration among schools, central registration staff, and community partners to ensure consistent implementation of enrollment, identification, placement, and support processes for English learners.
• Oversees the Division’s translation and interpretation services to ensure meaningful language access and culturally responsive communication for students, families, and community stakeholders whose primary language is not English.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Thorough knowledge of current educational principles, best practices, and theories related to language acquisition, as well as all federal and state laws, policies, and compliance requirements for meeting the needs of English learners and their families.
• Leadership qualities and personal characteristics that reflect the professionalism necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators, parents, the community, and state and national-level experts.
• Knowledge of, and successful experience in, developing curriculum; providing professional development opportunities to meet staff needs; and fulfilling federal and state program legal responsibilities, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of School Board policies, procedures, and standards regarding education.
• Thorough knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines applicable to the position, as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current trends and effective, research-based practices related to curriculum and instruction in the language acquisition field, including bilingual and dual language education, English language development, and sheltered instruction.
• Knowledge of federal programs and how English learner services interface with all levels of instruction, including elementary, middle, and high school, as well as with all curricular and cocurricular programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration. Considerable knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and with various learning abilities and styles.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and develop meaningful reports from them.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of instructional programs and activities.
• Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and annual budgets.
• Experience providing positive and effective cross-cultural communication, both orally and in writing, essential for managing correspondence with various levels of school staff and in a variety of formats.

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Education level Description Preferred: Minimum Master’s Degree Language acquisition or a world language, educationalcurriculum, administration/supervision, or a related field

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field: 5 years Specific Successful teaching experience required Some portion Specific Experience as a building administratorrequired; educational administration and supervisory experience required

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Comments: Licensures State Administration and Supervision PK-12 Endorsement required.

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type: INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.