Multilingual Secondary Supervisor 11-month

Multilingual Secondary Supervisor

Position: Multilingual Secondary Supervisor

Reports to: Director of Multilingual Services

Qualifications/Skills: Professional Educator License with BSPA or ESL Education endorsement or related certification. Valid General Administrative endorsement. Prior experience in an administrative or leadership position in multilingual education. Proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support building administration, certified and school support educational staff Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment to solve problems and implement solutions. Capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly related to compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines. Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and adhere to established policies and procedures.

Basic Function: Provide leadership and support to secondary school staff in implementing District 100 multilingual education programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and fostering best practices to enhance student outcomes. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to promote equity and access for multilingual students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate multilingual education programs, including curriculum, learning activities, materials, and teacher instruction.
• Advocate for multilingual students and their families throughout the educational process.
• Develop and implement long-term plans for multilingual services, aligned with the district's strategic goals.
• Oversee curriculum and program planning for multilingual education, ensuring fidelity of implementation.
• Coordinate and deliver professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators.
• Update and monitor procedures for the evaluation, placement, and annual review of multilingual students.
• Collaborate with building administrators to implement consistent management practices aligned with district policies and staffing allocations.
• Monitor student enrollment ensuring appropriate programming, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate language proficiency assessments and ensure appropriate accommodations for multilingual students in all testing scenarios.
• Assist building administration with the coordination of multilingual students' schedules and/or services.
• Communicate and plan with the Director of Multilingual Education regarding staffing and student impacts on cultural, social, and educational programming.
• Assist building administration with multilingual-level events, i.e. school assemblies, family nights, or student/community resources.
• Stay informed of research and emerging practices in multilingual education.
• Support or perform the evaluation of multilingual education staff in collaboration with building administrators.
• Develop and coordinate recruitment efforts for international and multilingual educators in collaboration with Human Resources and the Director of Multilingual Services to support district staffing needs.
• Design and oversee onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing support structures that promote the successful integration and retention of international educators within the district.
• Facilitate transition planning and meetings, such as middle to high school transitions, ensuring a smooth process for multilingual students.
• Participate in staffing projections and resource planning based on enrollment trends and program needs.
• Work with external agencies to support multilingual students' post-secondary transitions and opportunities.