Curriculum Leader - Multilingual Education

Position Summary

The Multilingual Curriculum Leader is a key member of the Curriculum & Instruction team and the Department of Multilingual Education and Related Programs. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum, instructional practices, and professional learning that support Multilingual Learners (MLLs) across grade levels. The Multilingual Curriculum Leader collaborates across district departments and with school leaders to expand access to high-quality multilingual education and ensure the implementation of research-based instructional practices aligned with state standards and the district's vision for excellent instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ESL or Bilingual endorsement required (NS, YN or YT)
• K-12 classroom teaching experience required, with at least five (5) years of successful experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with multilingual learners
• At least three (3) years of instructional leadership, coaching, or curriculum leadership experience highly preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Essential Functions

• Create and sustain a strong culture that reflects the mission and vision of the District and advances equitable outcomes for multilingual learners
• Guide the design and development of standards-aligned curriculum and written guidance aligned to district instructional framework for multilingual learners
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of multilingual education curriculum resources, including scope and sequence, assessments, and instructional materials
• Collaborate with the members of core content areas in the Office of Academics to guide the implementation of curriculum and SIOP instructional practices that support multilingual learner achievement
• Serve as a district leader in coordinating multilingual curriculum initiatives across schools to ensure alignment, prioritization, and coherence
• Provide leadership and support to educators to strengthen instructional practices that integrate English Language Development across content areas
• Support teachers with implementation of instructional materials, assessments, and resources related to English Language Development, Newcomer Programming, and other language models
• Analyze program and student performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of multilingual education initiatives and inform improvements in curriculum, professional learning, and instructional support
• Design and facilitate professional learning aligned with the district's vision for excellent instruction and the needs of multilingual learners
• Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching and support for educators implementing multilingual instructional practices
• Support school leaders in implementing school improvement strategies related to multilingual learner success
• Maintain strong organizational systems to monitor implementation and ensure fidelity to Multilingual program goals
• Demonstrate a commitment to antiracism and equity by affirming the identities and linguistic assets of multilingual learners and supporting strong instructional practices across schools