DIRECTOR, BILINGUAL/ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

About the Role

Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of high-quality instruction and professional development that supports the academic achievement of K-12 English Language Learners (ELL) and Dual Language Learners. Ensure effective communication and parent resources in multiple languages in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
• Lead the development, implementation, and support of high-quality instruction and curriculum for the District's ESOL program, Dual Language programs, and World Languages program; facilitate and support the integration of effective ESOL strategies across all curriculum areas to meet English Language Learners' needs.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's English Language Learner (ELL) Plan as required by the State Department of Education; coordinate activities with early intervention programs to provide services for English Language Learners.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment, placement, and monitoring of students in the District's ESOL program.
• Engage in ongoing research and data-analysis to recommend curriculum, instructional materials, resources, practices, strategies, interventions, and assessments that support second language acquisition achievement.
• Coordinate the ESOL and World Languages instructional materials adoption/selection process and the ordering of materials and equipment needed to implement the District's ESOL program.
• Promote parent involvement and understanding of the ESOL program to meet the ongoing needs of English Language Learners while working closely with the ESOL Parent Leadership Council.
• Ensure compliance with the META Consent Decree by working with principals, teachers, and district personnel.
• Lead the development, implementation, and revision of ESOL Endorsement courses for in-service programs for school and district staff in coordination with the Office of Talent Development.
• Lead the development, implementation, and revision of a catalog of professional learning opportunities aligned to identified teacher learning needs; assist with the interview and selection of ESOL teachers.
• Maintain working relationships with local, regional, state, national assistance, and governmental agencies; attend Technical Assistance Meetings and disseminate information to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate in the development and monitoring of the department's budget, expenditures, and inventories in support of short and long-range goals.
• Coordinate internal and external ESOL program evaluations to ensure student needs are met while maintaining program guidelines in coordination with the District's research department.
• Serve as a consultant on matters pertinent to the District's ESOL program; compile and prepare all reports necessary to fulfill compliance requirements of federal, state, and local agencies.

Requirements

• An earned master's degree in Elementary or Secondary Education or other related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in a related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience in a related field or program area.
• Florida Professional Educator Certification in a related discipline and consistent with the assigned specialty.
• ESOL certification or endorsement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida certification in Administration, Supervision, Administration and Supervision, Educational Leadership, School Principal, or Professional School Principal.
• Fluent (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in a second language.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

Pay

Pay Band D: $87,190.00 – $170,414.00

Schedule

244-day work calendar. Classification: Exempt.