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Director of Bilingual – Multicultural Education

3 months ago

Rockford, United States RPS 205 Full time

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Bilingual – Multicultural Education

Job Code: 2130

Department: Bilingual

Supervisor: Executive Director of Bilingual

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 03

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide guidance and support to Transition Bilingual Education (TBE) and Transition Program of Instruction (TPI) and general education staff to ensure high quality programming and to cultivate a rich learning environment for culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Bilingual Supervisors, Bilingual Family Support Professionals, Bilingual Translators, Bilingual Data Support Professionals, and Bilingual Tutors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

  1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
  2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
  3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  4. Designs and implements staff professional development programs to advance learning outcomes for English Learners (ELs) and coordinates with other departments and outside consultants for the development of programs as necessary.
  5. Oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of TBE/TPI programs, considering collected feedback and input for program development.
  6. Coordinates programs and activities which heighten awareness of multi-cultural education and equity issues in curriculum instruction.
  7. Ensures compliance with state and federal mandates for TBE/TPI service delivery.
  8. Oversees the selection and delivery of curriculum resources.
  9. Performs classroom visits to offer support and guidance to staff.
  10. Assists with the preparation of ESL teacher evaluations and Bilingual Department staff evaluations as necessary.
  11. Monitors and assigns staff software licenses.
  12. Creates monthly newsletter for staff.
  13. Oversees summer school for English Learners.
  14. Prepare and deliver activities for families, such as Parent University and Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC).
  15. Assists in the recruitment and selection of high-quality ESL teachers.
  16. Assists the Executive Director of Bilingual with budgeting activities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree (emphasis on second language acquisition or related area) required. ESL and/or Bilingual endorsement required. Master’s degree or an Illinois State Board of Education Type 75 Administrative Certificate preferred.

  1. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
  2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state EL policies and requirements.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, EL students, and their families.
  4. Superior collaboration skills and professionalism.
  5. Demonstrated success in leading and completing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  6. Active support of team leadership and department processes and initiatives.
  7. Strong communication skills: including speaking, writing, and actively listening.
  8. High level of cultural competence and experience with diverse populations.
  9. Demonstrated ability to embrace diversity and provide ongoing customer service to the parents and the community in a highly professional and culturally competent manner.

WORK CALENDAR: 12Months

WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.