Director, English Language Learning Program (ELL)

Job Title:  Director, English Language Learning Program (ELL)

Posting Date: February 13, 2018

Closing Date: February 23, 2018

Salary Range: $74,838.60 - $90,400.00 (annually)

Job Type: Administrative

In accordance with the agreement between the Organization of School Administrators (O.S.A.S.) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, Article 6.4, Promotion Procedure, the following vacancy is announced:

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Schools (or Designee)

Supervises: Program Supervisor, ELL; Program Associate, ELL (3)

Location: Academic Programs

Position Summary

The Director, English Language Learning Program, is responsible for ensuring that English Language Learners, immigrant students and their families receive access to rigorous instruction and holistic support that will prepare them for college and lifelong success. S/he will provide strategic guidance over curriculum standards, content and materials for English Language Learners and over the design and supply of professional development content that meets the needs of ELL/Bilingual instructors across the District. S/he will also develop evaluation standards for ELL/Bilingual instructors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

Education

• Must possess and provide evidence of a Master’s degree in Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language from an accredited college or university.  
  
  Applications submitted without proof of education will be considered incomplete.

¿SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• ¿Knowledge of various evidence-based instructional coaching approaches and design of professional development
• Bilingual fluency (English, plus one of the major languages spoken by students in the District) and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years successful administrative experience, managing staff with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Administrative, curriculum, instruction, site-based improvement, program and professional development expertise relating to Bilingual and Migrant Education
• Knowledge about planning, staff development, accreditation, Title III LEP/Immigrant and Migrant development and management and Title III requirement guidelines.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision and administration of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools (or Designee), the Director, ELL will be responsible for the following: 

1. Develop and oversee a curriculum implementation plan for English Language Learners that leverages the Networks to support curriculum implementation in all Detroit schools
2. Determine how to best adjust ELL curriculum implementation while maintaining high academic expectations
3. Ensure in close collaboration with the Networks that school instruction aimed at ELL students is aligned with Common Core State Standards
4. Critically evaluate current curriculum materials aimed at ELL students and make strategic decisions in conjunction with Networks about retaining, adjusting or investing in new materials that will best position the district to make dramatic student achievement gains
5. Develop training materials for school-based staff on how to select more rigorous essential content for lesson and unit plans to raise academic expectations for students
6. Assess curriculum implementation at the school level and make adjustments on an ongoing basis to align with improving student achievement
7. Develop or revise curriculum and pacing guides as necessary
8. Facilitate the analysis of ELL student achievement data at the school, Network and Central Office levels and facilitate appropriate responses to deficits in student skills
9. Work closely with Network and the ED of Curriculum to develop assessment plans
10. Support Networks in identifying, developing and using formative and summative assessments for ELL students and evaluating assessment purchases for use in the classroom
11. Develop indicators, rating profiles and other related tools that allow educators to self-assess (and school leaders to ascertain) if instruction is moving toward higher levels of critical thinking and procedural skills to include a greater focus on conceptual understanding and real world applications of learning
12. Work with Networks to develop professional development plans for ELL/Bilingual instructors
13. Coordinate Professional Development for ELL/Bilingual instructors including, but not limited to, English Language Development Standards, Researched-Based Best Practices and strategies to address the needs of ELL students
14. Support Professional Development for World Language Teachers along with the World Languages Program Supervisor
15. Facilitate professional learning communities as requested by networks/ schools
16. Lead and coordinate all bilingual education programs, including After School and Summer School Programs and World Language Program
17. Manage department grants in coordination with the Office of State and Federal Programs
18. Manage federally funded budgets including, but not limited to: Title III-Limited English Proficient Students; Title III – Immigrant students; Title I, Part C – Migrant school Year, and Summer School Year, and Section 41
19. Coordinate and collaborate with Central, Network and School staff to ensure that support for ELL students and families meets their needs and is compliant with local, state and federal guidelines
20. Facilitate communications across the District for ELL and immigrant students, their families and school and district administrators
21. Research cutting-edge instructional trends and best practices from national, state and local school districts and charter schools to identify new, innovative strategies to improve the quality of ELL instruction in Detroit’s schools
22. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director, Curriculum

SECURITY CLEARANCE

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $64.50 via Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card, cashier's check, or money order, payable to the DPSCD Police Department. No personal checks or cash is accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification must be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources via email at recruitment@detroitk12.org or office at (313) 873-6897.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.