Elementary Multilingual Learner Supervisor

Danbury Public Schools CT; United States; On-site; USD 132,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools in Connecticut is seeking an Elementary Supervisor of Multilingual Learner Programs to lead K-5 language services and coordinate district-wide ML initiatives.

The role reports to the Curriculum Administrator for Multilingual Learner & World Language Programs, collaborates with district leaders, and directs coaching and professional development to improve multilingual learner outcomes; requires CT certifications and master's degree.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education is required.
• Connecticut certification is required: 092 Intermediate Administration and Supervision; 111 TESOL; 902 Bilingual content certification; 013 Elementary K-6 or 305 Elementary Grades 1-6 or equivalent.
• Two to three years of demonstrated leadership experience in educational settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to multilingual learner achievement, language acquisition, and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in employee selection, hiring and orientation of new hires.
• Evaluate effectiveness of ML language programs and monitor impact on student achievement across K-5.
• Supervise coaching and instructional support across elementary schools.
• Collaborate with building administrators to support multilingual learners.
• Coordinate vertically aligned instruction to meet district goals.
• Monitor district ML intervention programs and ensure consistent practices across K-5.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal multilingual learner requirements.
• Observe and evaluate certified staff according to district policies.
• Develop and deliver professional development for certified and support staff.
• Promote culturally responsive pedagogy and equitable access for multilingual learners.
• Engage families and community stakeholders to support ML initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Instructional coaching

Spanish or Portuguese bilingual

Education

Master's Degree in Education

TESOL/Bilingual education graduate work

Connecticut certification (093/111/902/013/305)

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 11,000 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance all learners to their highest potential.

Overview

The position of Elementary Supervisor of Multilingual Learner Programs is part of a team that includes two additional elementary supervisors in the areas of STEM and Literacy. Together, they perform a variety of supervisory and administrative roles to oversee successful program implementation and assessment monitoring districtwide. The Elementary Supervisor serves on the District's Curriculum Development Team (CDT) and facilitates communication between building-level administrators and staff to ensure effective curriculum implementation and alignment across K-5 programs.

The Elementary Supervisor reports to the Curriculum Administrator for Multilingual Learner & World Language Programs, and collaborates with other administrators such as the Chief of Schools, building-level administrators, instructional coaches, and student services departments in an effort to continuously improve programs of study and strengthen services to students and families, with a particular focus on multilingual learners in alignment with District goals.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the selection, hiring and orientation of new hires
• Assists in the evaluation and assessment of the effectiveness of current ML Language academic programs and their impact on student achievement across K-5 schools.
• Supports and supervises effective coaching and instructional support across all elementary schools.
• Collaborates with building administrators to assess needs and programming to support multilingual learners.
• Coordinates with curriculum staff, program support staff, and administrators to provide vertically aligned instruction that meets the goals of the District coherence plan.
• Coordinates and monitors district intervention and support programs for multilingual learners and ensures consistency in instructional practices and programming at the K-5 level.
• Supports compliance with state and federal requirements related to multilingual learner programming and language acquisition services.
• Assists in the observation and evaluation of certified staff members using the District's Teacher Evaluation Plan.
• Provides input & coordination in the development of differentiated and meaningful professional development for certified teaching and support staff. Directly delivers professional development to building and team staff.
• Promotes culturally responsive instructional practices and equitable access to rigorous academic opportunities for multilingual learners.
• Facilitates communication and engagement with families and community stakeholders in support of ML initiatives.
• Performs such other assignments as directed by the Curriculum Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education required. Graduate work in TESOL, bilingual education, curriculum development, instruction, and assessment preferred.
• Connecticut certification required:
  • 092 Intermediate Administration and Supervision
  • 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK12; 902 Bilingual content certification
  • Additional 013 Elementary K-6, 305 Elementary Grades 1-6 or equivalent
• Two to three years of demonstrated leadership experience, including but not limited to instructional leadership teams, curriculum leadership, coaching, department leadership, or building administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to multilingual learner achievement, language acquisition, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Experience supporting ML programming, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting walk-throughs, formal and informal observations, and evaluations for certified staff members.
• Experience in student data analysis and progress monitoring.
• Ability to communicate effectively and problem solve collaboratively with leaders of academic priorities.
• Spanish or Portuguese bilingual preferred.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary range from $147,187, depending upon experience.
• 206-day work year. Terms and conditions of employment as further described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Danbury School Administrators Association and the Danbury Board of Education, a copy of which can be found on the District website at www.danbury.k12.ct.us under the District/Human Resources tabs.