EL/ESOL Programs Leader — PK-5

Bridges Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical & dental)

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Pre-tax Metro deduction

Bike racks

Staff wellness activities

Job summary

Bridges Public Charter School seeks an EL/ESOL leader at the Manager/Director level to oversee PK–5 language services, support teachers and EL staff, and carry a limited student caseload. The role reports to the Principal and aligns compensation and scope with experience.

The position emphasizes program leadership, compliance, data-informed planning, and collaboration with the instructional team to advance English language acquisition and academic achievement for English learners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• At least three years of teaching experience, including EL teaching.
• Experience coaching adults or coordinating an EL program preferred.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish required.
• Knowledge of EL regulations and current EL instruction research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily EL/ESOL services for PK–5 students and manage service schedules.
• Maintain student records and use data to plan services and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement language acquisition plans and monitor outcomes.
• Supervise EL staff and provide feedback on instructional practice.
• Prepare reports for state, departmental, and grant requirements.

Skills

Leadership

EL/ESOL knowledge

Data-driven planning

Staff coaching

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

Bridges Public Charter School seeks an EL/ESOL leader at the Manager/Director level to oversee PK–5 language services, support teachers and EL staff, and carry a limited student caseload. The role reports to the Principal and aligns compensation and scope with experience.

The position emphasizes program leadership, compliance, data-informed planning, and collaboration with the instructional team to advance English language acquisition and academic achievement for English learners.