Dual Language and World Language Partner

Tulsa Public Schools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a Dual Language and World Language Partner to enhance instructional resources and classroom practices. You will collaborate with leadership and teachers to improve student achievement through dual language pathways.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, five years of K-12 teaching experience, and a current Oklahoma teaching certification. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. Join us to inspire and prepare every student for success!

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in effective K–12 classroom teaching.
• Experience in bilingual education, dual language enrichment, or world language education preferred.
• Current Oklahoma teacher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for dual language and world language pathways.
• Engage in data-based strategic planning to support multilingual growth.
• Deliver professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities.

Skills

Culturally responsive education practices

Effective communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Google Apps for Education

Job description

Full Job Description: Dual Language and World Language Partner

Salary Grade: Educational Grade 03 | EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit our Compensation and Benefits website .

Position Summary

The Dual Language and World Language Partner, in collaboration with the Manager of Dual Language and World Language Pathways and other members of Language and Cultural Services, is responsible for delivering within their network high-quality instructional resources, enhancing classroom practices, and scaling effective programs to increase Tulsa Public Schools students’ achievement and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. The Dual Language and World Language Partner works with instructional leadership directors, school leaders, and teachers to provide leadership for dual language and world language pathways in the district.

Key Functions

• Serves as the dual language and world language pathways resource for assigned schools
• Provides coaching, modeling, co‑teaching, and observation to school teams
• Engages in data‑based strategic planning to support multilingual and academic growth
• Delivers professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities
• Serves as a liaison between schools and the district Language and Cultural Services department

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, English as a second language, bilingual education, or world languages required; master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in effective K‑12 classroom teaching
• Five (5) or more years of experience in English language development, bilingual education, dual language enrichment, or world language education

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Oklahoma teacher certification required
• English as a second language endorsement or certification, world language certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Embody and support the department in living Tulsa Public Schools’ core values
• Knowledge and understanding of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, lesson planning, standards analysis, and quality classroom materials for Multilingual Pathway programs
• Deep knowledge of American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards, English language development standards, Spanish language development standards, learning, and assessment
• Skill in implementing culturally responsive education practices
• Familiarity with Tulsa Public Schools’ learning expectations and Dual Language and World Language Pathways approach
• Ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tulsa Public Schools’ vision for professional learning
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Google Apps (G Suite) for Education
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills in English and the target language, including written and oral fluency, grammar, and semantics
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Maintain personal engagement in professional development that enables growth and improvement for this position
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices to support multilingual learners and students with disabilities is highly preferred

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.