Regional Manager of Multilingual Education Compliance

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

A public charter school network in Houston is seeking a Regional Manager of Multilingual Education Compliance. In this full-time role, you will manage LPAC compliance and guide staff to improve support for emergent bilingual learners. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in ESL or Bilingual education. The position offers a competitive benefits package and the ability to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching in an ESL or Bilingual setting.
• 3+ years leading LPAC campus/district implementation.
• Experience designing professional development sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for LPAC compliance to campus staff.
• Manage ELLevation implementation.
• Conduct TELPAS audits.
• Organize staff development sessions.
• Support LPAC representatives with parent trainings in English and Spanish.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and policies for Bilingual and ESL programs

Experience with evaluation of EB compliance documentation and LPACs

Expertise in Skyward and PEIMS

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Bilingual in any language (Spanish preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

TEA LPAC Framework Training

Tools

ELLevation

TELPAS

Pre-LAS

LAS Links

IOWA

Job description

Regional Manager of Multilingual Education Compliance

Join KIPP Texas Public Schools as the Regional Manager of Multilingual Education Compliance.

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Job Description

The Multilingual Compliance Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive experience managing LPAC compliance documentation and language assessments, believing that compliance is the baseline for equity for multilingual learners and committed to advancing academic achievement of emergent bilingual learners.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Provide LPAC compliance guidance to campus administrators, campus multilingual specialists, and teachers.
• Collaborate with Regional ESL Program Managers to address compliance needs specific to emergent bilingual learners and support implementation of Bilingual/ESL state/district assessment and data collection programs.
• Manage ELLevation implementation for assigned campuses.
• Compile and track district and campus program data for multilingual students.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director of Multilingual Education, Director of Multilingual Compliance, Regional Compliance Managers, Senior Director of Assessments, and campuses to conduct TELPAS audits.
• Organize and support staff development sessions for compliance (LPACs, ELLevation, TELPAS, etc.).
• Support parent training sessions for LPAC representatives in English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with the PEIMS department to ensure proper coding of students in Bilingual and ESL programs.
• Conduct ongoing campus and online audits to validate compliance documents and reports.
• Coordinate oral language proficiency assessment to monitor students’ performance in Bilingual and ESL programs.
• Design support systems for campus emergent bilingual learner data collection and respond to campus requests as needed.
• Collaborate with campus Multilingual Specialists in the LPAC process ensuring procedures and paperwork are maintained.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• 3+ years of experience teaching in an ESL or Bilingual setting (K‑12 preferred)
• 3+ years of successful experience in leading LPAC campus/district implementation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and policies for Bilingual and ESL programs
• Experience with evaluation of EB compliance documentation and LPACs
• Knowledge of ELLevation, preferred
• Knowledge of language assessments such as TELPAS, Pre‑LAS, LAS Links and IOWA, preferred
• Expertise in Skyward (preferred) and PEIMS
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage concurrent and sometimes overlapping deadlines
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast‑paced and sometimes high‑stress environment
• Ability to motivate non‑direct reports to action
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development/learning sessions for administrators, teachers, and families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual in any language (Spanish preferred)

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• TEA LPAC Framework Training

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience leading LPAC compliance for Bilingual/ESL Department

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Valid Bilingual Education Certification and/or ESL Supplemental Certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer or laptop.
• Ability to move about in a school environment.
• Attending conferences or training sessions.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between Houston Regional Office and campuses as needed.
• Travel to campuses for on‑the‑ground support as needed.
• Travel to monthly regional meetings required.

Compensation and Benefits

As a full‑time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education