Interim MLL Education Leader

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking an Interim Assistant Education Administrator for Multilingual Learners. This role provides districtwide leadership for K-12 MLL instructional, curricular and professional development initiatives to improve language achievement across schools.

You will oversee data collection and analysis, design district plans for language acquisition, and collaborate with administrators to align instruction with policies and Title III requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching
• Administrative certification or eligibility for CT certification
• Masters Degree or higher in multilingual education or related field
• Knowledge of CT and federal laws for MLL requirements
• Leadership ability in school administration, instructional strategies and assessment
• Willingness to use technology to support instruction and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Provides districtwide leadership for K-12 MLL instructional, curricular and professional development initiatives
• Oversees data collection and analysis for planning and scheduling
• Leads in language proficiency data use with state assessment and achievement data
• Facilitates design and implementation of a five-year plan for English language acquisition
• Conducts policy analysis and contributes to policy development related to MLL
• Implements a comprehensive program for increasing English language acquisition and achievement
• Promotes dual language programs and their integration in schools
• Collaborates with district administrators to align language instruction across classrooms
• Develops and implements professional development for culturally responsive instruction
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and district policies and regulations
• Supports school leaders in supervising staff and evaluating program effectiveness
• Interacts with district, schools, parents and MLL students to meet needs
• Reviews student achievement data and recommends strategies to improve outcomes
• Provides direction for instructional programs and testing within district policies
• Oversees budget for MLL Department including Title III program
• Promotes strategies to accelerate language development and literacy

Skills

Bilingual education knowledge

Curriculum development

Professional development

Data analysis

Educational leadership

Communication in English

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Master's degree in multilingual education or related field

CT administrative certification or eligibility

Experience in K-12 administration

Knowledge of world language program requirements

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Budget management software

Job description

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking an Interim Assistant Education Administrator for Multilingual Learners. This role provides districtwide leadership for K-12 MLL instructional, curricular and professional development initiatives to improve language achievement across schools.

You will oversee data collection and analysis, design district plans for language acquisition, and collaborate with administrators to align instruction with policies and Title III requirements.