INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST, MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,457 - 90,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a dedicated leader to advance the district's Multilingual Learners program. The role provides instruction leadership, program planning, and district-wide coordination to raise achievement for multilingual learners and sustain the MLE program.

In collaboration with the academics team, you will design and facilitate professional learning cycles, coach school teams, support data-driven instruction, and assist with MLE curriculum implementation including ELD and bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred foradvanced roles.
• Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years coaching experience.
• Experience in an urban district with Multilingual Learners is valued.
• Commitment to equity and dismantling oppression in education; Colorado residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in multilingual education for the District and school teams.
• Facilitates learning cycles across schools with learning goals, observations, coaching, and feedback.
• Models culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders and coaches.
• Analyzes district data and observations to inform school support and improvement.
• Works on a team to achieve measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities.
• Develops PL and coaching opportunities for teachers on best practices for multilingual learners.
• Supports district adoption and implementation of MLE curriculum including ELD and bilingual programming.

Skills

Professional learning

Coaching

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ELD implementation

Curriculum alignment

Job description

Job Description

About This Job

Provides expertise specific to Multilingual Learners, including instruction, leadership, operations, program planning, coordination and implementation with the goal of increased academic achievement for Multilingual Learners and the full implementation and sustainability of the District's Multilingual Education (MLE) program. Responsible for improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $75,457 - $90,548. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources .

What You’ll Do

• In partnership with the academics team, develops and facilitates cycles of professional learning in multilingual education for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to district priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction
• Facilitates learning cycles across schools, including collaboratively setting learning goals, engaging in observations and coaching participants
• Models exemplar culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as instructional planning at the unit and lesson level, data meetings and feedback and coaching conversations
• Analyses district local assessment data and classroom observations and uses it to inform school support
• Works collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contributes to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools
• Develops professional learning and coaching opportunities for teachers and leaders on best practices for supporting the achievement of multilingual learners
• Supports with district adoption and implementation of MLE curriculum, including ELD and bilingual programming
• Provides support and advice on school designation management, staffing, paraprofessional allocation, Instructional Services Advisory (ISA) teams, parent advisory committee engagement and budget development for MLE program schools

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Four years teaching experience in relevant subject area with at least two years of experience in coaching other teachers
• Previous experience working in an urban district with Multilingual Learners
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.