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Director of ESOL and World Languages

Job Details

Position Type:
Administration/Director

  • Date Posted:
    8/31/2021


  • Location:
    Administration Center - Allentown, PA


  • Director of ESOL and World Languages
    Qualifications:
    1. Masters degree with a major in bilingual education, ESOL, TESOL, multicultural education, educational leadership, or a related field; doctorate preferred
    2. Experience in Administration preferred
    3. Hold or be able to obtain a valid and current Pennsylvania Principal Certificate
    4. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151)
    5. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
    6. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable
    Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Summary:
    Directs, administers, and coordinates the curriculum and instructional activities of the district in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the superintendent and school board by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers:

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    1. Provides district wide leadership in decisions regarding both ESL and content Curriculum for English Language Learners
    2. Coordinates the identification, testing, and placement of English Language Learners in language and content programs
    3. Coordinates all ESOL and world language assessments required by federal and state laws
    4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the ESOL program through the use of data
    5. Prepares and implements the District Title III grant program for English Language Learners
    6. Collaborates with the Director of Professional Development in the planning and implementation of staff development on topics related to English Language Learners
    7. Serves as a liaison with state and federal agencies involved with the education of English Language Learners
    8. Works closely with building level administrators on programming for English Language Learners
    9. Completes and files all government agency reports related to English Language Learners
    10. Oversees the District's World Languages Curriculum at all levels
    11. Participates in the recruitment and hiring of World Language teachers
    12. Coordinates and implements initiatives related to diversity and multiculturalism within the district 13. Implements the ESOL program according to State and federal laws and current best practices
    14. Collaborates with Chief Academic Officer for pupil/teacher ratios
    15. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Director of Instruction or the Superintendent of Schools

    Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

    The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

    The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
    This may include*
    o Medical Insurance
    o Dental Insurance
    o Vision Reimbursement
    o Tuition Reimbursement
    o Personal and Sick time
    o PSERS Retirement Fund
    *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.

    For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

    Company

     

    VISION

    Each and every student, with the active support of the entire

    community, will graduate ready to thrive in a diverse and

    complex world.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    484-765-4231
    Location
    31 S Penn St
    Allentown
    Pa
    18102
    US

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