The School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Executive Director of Multilingual Programs
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $107,655 - $140,227/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
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- aa080.taleo.net
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%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 13.0pt -.75pt;tab-stops:center 214.45pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETitle:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-tab-count:1;%22%3E %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3EExecutive Director, Multilingual Curriculum and Programs%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 12.75pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3ECurriculum and Instruction%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 15.85pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EReports To:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3EDeputy%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3EChief, Diverse Learners%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 15.85pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ESalary Range: %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%24107,655 - %24140227%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EFor forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s 200,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EServing a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EJob Summary%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .1pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Executive Director of Multilingual Programs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of instruction and compliance for English Language Learners (ELL) and is responsible for coordinating and monitoring projects conducted in partnership with other offices, including the 440 Enrollment Center. Oversees the work of the Director, Multilingual Programs who is responsible for administration of Title III Compliance, and other issues related to legal and statue compliance.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EWorks in collaboration with other school, network, and central-based staff to support the academic acceleration of English language learners (ELL) across the District.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThis will be accomplished through:%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E1) ensuring proper policies and practices are employed in each school in compliance with state and federal regulations,%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E2) raising awareness and implementing systemwide professional development for all District personnel in meeting the needs of ELLs,%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E3) ensuring consistency of practice and aligning ESOL and bilingual instruction to research-based methodologies that result in full access of ELLs to the District’s core curriculum and all educational opportunities,%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E4) ensuring parental and community engagement in the educational access and attainment of ELLs.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Executive Director of Multilingual Programs supervises all aspects of ELL instruction, including the following: policy and compliance of ELLs, ESOL Instructional Programs, Bilingual Instructional Programs, Title III programs, and parent and community engagement for ELL instructional programs. Collaborates with school, network and centrally-based staff to support the academic acceleration of ELLs across the District.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EEssential Functions%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EDirects the operational functions of the Multilingual Department by: supporting and monitoring subordinate employees in the implementation and management of ELL compliance, instructional programs and professional development.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EDirects the implementation of procedures for identification, assessment, and placement of ELLs to appropriate programs; analyzes current language programs and practices and makes recommendations to further enhance the curriculum program.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ECollaborates with all internal District departments to ensure that the public remains informed on all District ELL programs and activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ECollaborates with the Office of Accountability to analyze ELL data to inform District-wide instructional strategies, data collection strategies and reporting activities for multilingual programs and initiatives; evaluates programmatic activities and measures results against defined objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ELeads and directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff development program for the instruction of ELLs; ensures that staff development workshops are effective in meeting assessed needs and achieving departmental and District objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ECollaborates with other District staff and community members to further develop native language programs such as dual language, heritage language, and transitional bilingual that are aligned to research-based strategies that result in the academic acceleration of all students, and ensures that linguistic and cultural needs of ELL students and families are accounted for.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EReviews and administers District policies and procedures designed to maximize the delivery of ELL services and initiatives to all schools for instruction which effectively impact student achievement and promotes family engagement.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EFosters and maintains cooperative working relationships with District administrators, government officials and community organizations.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EManages the budget, federal grants and compliance and school allocation for ESOL programs, bilingual programs, and other areas of ELL instructional support.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EEnsures District compliance with court orders, such as the YS stipulation, LeGare and federal and state mandates.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMinimum Requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in ESOL/ESL or bilingual education.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ESix years full-time, paid, professional experience in the field of multilingual education, five of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity and included responsibility for English language acquisition and dual language programming.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt 1.3pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ECertificates/Licenses%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EPossession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for ESL Program Specialist and Principal K-12 or Supervisor, Foreign Language certificate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .1pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;text-align:left;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/u%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3E %3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated knowledge of:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E○%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Esecond language acquisition, literacy development, and various models of research-based instructional programs and strategies that result in the educational attainment for ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ federal and state regulations governing ELL compliance and programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ national and state standards for ELLs in ESOL and bilingual programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ periodic assessments, on-going informal assessments and strategies to support ELLs based on the results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ current research regarding communities of learners, instructional, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching and emergent technologies.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ cultural and linguistic diversity, challenges faced by immigrant and ELL families.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ successful strategies in addressing the achievement gap of ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ instructional practices for making content comprehensible for ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .05pt 9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to%3C/u%3E:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E○%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Ecreate, implement, and evaluate K-12 instructional programs that result in the academic proficiency of ELLs in an urban setting.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ efficiently and effectively analyze data to develop school-wide and District-wide ELL instructional plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ collaborate with District staff, school administrators, teachers, parents, students and community members to develop and sustain ELL initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ effectively conduct professional development for ESOL and bilingual teachers, principals, and other District administrators in ELL instructional strategies and cultural competence.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ write develop, implement, and monitor grants related to ELL programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ supervise staff and set performance goals.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ oversee, support, direct and coordinate staff members to meet programmatic goals and objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ establish and maintain effective working relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ analyze and make staffing, budgetary, and programmatic modifications if necessary.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ evaluate and coach staff to ensure effectiveness.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EDisclaimer%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 1.55pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 1.05pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt 1.3pt -.25pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
Job Details
Primary Location: Multilingual Programs (9470)
Job: Central Office
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia
Schedule: Regular
Employee Status: Director
Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026, 8:54:52 AM
Union Affiliation: Not represented by a union
Overtime Status: Exempt
Unposting Date: Sep 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMinimum Requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in ESOL/ESL or bilingual education.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ESix years full-time, paid, professional experience in the field of multilingual education, five of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity and included responsibility for English language acquisition and dual language programming.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt 1.3pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ECertificates/Licenses%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EPossession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for ESL Program Specialist and Principal K-12 or Supervisor, Foreign Language certificate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .1pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;text-align:left;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/u%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI Symbol%26quot;;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3E %3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated knowledge of:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E○%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Esecond language acquisition, literacy development, and various models of research-based instructional programs and strategies that result in the educational attainment for ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ federal and state regulations governing ELL compliance and programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ national and state standards for ELLs in ESOL and bilingual programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ periodic assessments, on-going informal assessments and strategies to support ELLs based on the results.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ current research regarding communities of learners, instructional, differentiated instruction, mentoring, coaching and emergent technologies.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ cultural and linguistic diversity, challenges faced by immigrant and ELL families.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ successful strategies in addressing the achievement gap of ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ instructional practices for making content comprehensible for ELLs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .05pt 9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E•%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to%3C/u%3E:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E○%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Ecreate, implement, and evaluate K-12 instructional programs that result in the academic proficiency of ELLs in an urban setting.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ efficiently and effectively analyze data to develop school-wide and District-wide ELL instructional plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ collaborate with District staff, school administrators, teachers, parents, students and community members to develop and sustain ELL initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ effectively conduct professional development for ESOL and bilingual teachers, principals, and other District administrators in ELL instructional strategies and cultural competence.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ write develop, implement, and monitor grants related to ELL programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ supervise staff and set performance goals.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ oversee, support, direct and coordinate staff members to meet programmatic goals and objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ establish and maintain effective working relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ analyze and make staffing, budgetary, and programmatic modifications if necessary.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:54.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E○ evaluate and coach staff to ensure effectiveness.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt .05pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EDisclaimer%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 1.55pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in 1.05pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 356.45pt 1.3pt -.25pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
Job Details
Primary Location: Multilingual Programs (9470)
Job: Central Office
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia
Schedule: Regular
Employee Status: Director
Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026, 8:54:52 AM
Union Affiliation: Not represented by a union
Overtime Status: Exempt
Unposting Date: Sep 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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