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Supervisor of Dual Language Programs & Services - Non-Union 12 Month Position

Employer
Providence School District
Location
Providence, RI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Position Type:
Central Office Administration

Date Posted:
1/7/2022

Location:
English Language Learners

School/Location
Providence School Department
797 Westminster Street
Administration - MLL Office

Supervisor of Dual Language Programs & Services
12-Month Non-Union Position

Job ID: 4700

Job Description
Contingent upon funding

The Opportunity:
This role is an exciting opportunity to serve as a leader within a diverse and dynamic team committed to the audacious task of transforming public education in Providence Public Schools. By any measure, and over many years, the Providence Public School District (PPSD) has failed to deliver on its most fundamental obligation: fair and equitable access to a rigorous education for all children, but specifically Multilingual Learners who make up 34% of the district and trail be-hind academically when compared to their General Education peers. The time for change is now and the district is in the process of a game-changing transformation led by the newly appointed State Turnaround Superintendent, in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Education and with the support of the larger Providence community.

The Role: This is an outstanding opportunity for an education leader with experience working with Multi-lingual Learners in an urban setting. The Coordinator of Dual Language Programs and Services will work closely with District Administrative teams to support the transformation of public education in Providence. The Coordinator of Dual Language Programs and Services will be primarily responsible for supporting the implementation and expansion of quality Bilingual/ Dual Language instruction, programs and services that will result in positive academic achievement in the district.

The Candidate: Successful candidates must demonstrate a deep belief in the capacity of ALL students to achieve at high levels and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of an organization. To succeed in this role, you must have a strong background in Multilingual Learner pedagogy and research based practice, you must have extensive experience working as a Bilingual/ Dual language educator and/ or supporting Bilingual/ Dual Language programs and services. You must possess the belief that nurturing and developing students as multicultural, multilingual, and multiliterate citizens leads to long term benefits that outweigh monolingual program models. You must have experience creating and leading high quality professional development. You must exhibit strong leadership, be a master communicator, and have a track record of success-fully collaborating with a large number of adults. Successful candidates must also possess a high level of comfort with ambiguity and the willingness to seek new solutions to old problems.

***Accommodations for virtual interviews will be made during this hiring season, please apply***

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Direct the district's initiatives to provide and expand effective, efficient, and high quality implementation of Bilingual/ Dual Language programsProvide leadership, oversight and accountability of implementation of the MLL education policies and programs in PPSD;Assure the effective allocation and utilization of resources for MLL programs and services.Ensure all MLL instruction is rigorous, standards aligned, grade level appropriate and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds.Lead, design, and implement new initiatives and professional development to ensure PPSD provides all MLLs with opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices that build conceptual understanding, analytical practices, and language competence simultaneously.Manage assigned staff, develop priorities and assign tasks and projects; assure appropriate services are provided and goals are defined and achieved; develop staff skills and conduct performance evaluations; meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, work-load, critical concerns and technical issues.Compile, evaluate and analyze data regularly, in order to drive improvement;Assure the MLL office activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and standards.Collaborate effectively with PPSD schools and departments, public agencies and community organizations.Support district efforts to increase MLL family engagementDemonstrate positive and collaborative behavior when interacting with students, families, clients, visitors, and PPSD staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and PPSD information.Attend all district and school-level meetings as required.Perform all other duties as assigned.


Salary Rate Range
107,811 - 115,633

RIDE Requirements
  • Building Level Admin PK-12
Bilingual/ Dual Language Certification

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in applicable field of educationA minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience directly serving Multilingual Learners in Bilingual/Dual Language ProgramsAt least two (2) years of leadership experience (including but not limited to coaching, content specialist, building administrator)Bilingual, Biliterate candidate (Spanish/ English)Ability to use the English Language Proficiency Standards and the Spanish Language Development Standards in conjunction with CCSS to support the development of academic proficiency for Multilingual LearnersStrong organizational and communication skillsSuccessful experience working with diverse populationsDemonstrated ability to use, interpret, and analyze data to accelerate student achievementAbility to collaborate with colleagues, district and school-based administrators, and consultants and effectively lead teamsAbility to design, deliver, and coordinate high quality professional development in a variety of venuesAbility to effectively use research to guide decision-making and planningDemonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, google applications, web applications, and industry-specific technology.You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employmentBilingual PreferredSelected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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