MANAGER, STRATEGIC SUPPORTS FOR MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION (MLE) PROGRAMS

About the role

The Manager of Strategic Supports for Multilingual Education (MLE) programs leads and develops a team of specialists who provide direct school-based support to Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs). Provides expertise and leadership to the Multilingual Education (MLE) central department and MLE school-based operations in the area of program implementation, instructional systems (ELD, ICLD, bilingual programs), and legal requirements, as well as oversee school support for program implementation (MLE Service System).

Responsibilities

• Manages through Instructional Specialist team, activities related to implementation and carrying out MLE Service System and MLE team objectives.
• Establishes effective reporting infrastructure and regularly measures progress toward program objectives through direct support of MLE Partners.
• May direct and oversee the administration of multiple initiatives in collaboration with other teams.
• Management of human capital, specifically the direct support and oversight of MLE Instructional Specialists, to include performance coaching, evaluation, and monitoring of individual progress against department, team, and network goals.
• Frequently report out to Director about progress of MLE Service System as well personnel needs.
• Ensure consistency and quality across specialist support models.
• Support schools in implementing, operationalizing, evaluating and monitoring the MLE Program.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding/training of all new subordinates as well as support the growth in skill set and expertise for all team members.
• Disseminate information regarding MLE Programming, legal requirements, and instructional expertise in serving Multilingual Learners.
• Support resolution of issues associated with MLE program implementation; provide technical support and expertise to schools.
• Participate in the development and execution of MLE strategic and operational planning, to include collaboration with other department managers and project teams.
• Act as a spokesperson on behalf of the MLE department as well as a resource expert to all DPS staff on MLE program requirements and state and federal program requirements.
• Respond in a professional manner to include timely and accurate information.
• Serve as department liaison to internal and external inquiries.
• Establish and document appropriate processes and procedures for the effective administration of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree in Educational Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Endorsement preferred
• At least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in an urban education setting
• K-12 teaching experience with large populations of Multilingual Learners
• Instructional coaching and experience supporting leaders
• Principal License preferred
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) preferred
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and an acceptable driving record for the past three years

Skills

• Lead for racial and educational excellence
• Work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community
• Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education

Benefits

DPS offers a competitive compensation package, including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.

Pay

$87,203 - $106,806.

Schedule

N/A