Multilingual Learner Dept Chair - Instruction & Strategy Lead

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Maine is seeking a Multilingual Learner Department Chair responsible for leading instructional strategies for multilingual programming, coordinating assessments, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. The ideal candidate will possess teaching experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and community stakeholders to support diverse learners. Located in a coastal area with a vibrant community, the position offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful educational leadership.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine teaching certificate with endorsement in ESL or ESOL.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience with multilingual learners.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for multilingual learner programming.
• Coordinate district-wide ML assessments.
• Assist with ML teacher staffing and resources.
• Conduct annual review of compliance with federal ML education requirements.
• Oversee translation services for ML families.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Assessment and data management

Staffing coordination

Policy compliance

Family and community engagement

Education

Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, or related field

Job description

A school district in Maine is seeking a Multilingual Learner Department Chair responsible for leading instructional strategies for multilingual programming, coordinating assessments, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. The ideal candidate will possess teaching experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and community stakeholders to support diverse learners. Located in a coastal area with a vibrant community, the position offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful educational leadership.