Bilingual Program Manager

About the role

The Bilingual Program Manager at Distinctive Schools is responsible for directing bilingual and language programs for identified English Learners as well as high school world language programming. They are expected to use their expertise in bilingual education methodology, language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy to design, implement, and refine strong K-12 programming.

Responsibilities

• Build and foster a culture of belonging and positive climate
• Honor stakeholder perspective as key to the decision-making process
• Cultivate a strengths-based and equity-focused mindset
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies and regulations
• Collaborate with campus leaders to integrate effective language acquisition instruction in classrooms
• Coordinate and facilitate Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Team meetings
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive high school world language program
• Design and implement tools to support core instruction and learning acceleration
• Contribute to Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) design and internal structures
• Remain current in bilingual education methodology, language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy

Requirements (minimum)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid IL Bilingual Endorsement
• Valid IL General Administrative Endorsement
• Proficient in oral and written Spanish
• 2 years of experience coordinating a bilingual program or related supervisory experience in leading an ELL program
• 3-5 years ELL teaching experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and hit numerous deadlines simultaneously
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment and/or diverse urban school district
• Technology demands: Proficient in Google Apps for Education Suite

Qualifications

• Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position
• Travel to and between regional campuses on a daily basis is required

Benefits

• 25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match (fully match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%)
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts