Executive Director Of Bilingual, Esl And Migrant Education

Job Title: Executive Director of Bilingual
-ESL and Migrant Education Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer Pay Grade: Admin Pay Grade 9

Dept. /School: Academics and Accountability Days: 227

Primary

Purpose:

Provide leadership in developing and implementing the district’s bilingual program. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to ensure educational opportunities for bilingual students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s Degree (required)
• Texas Mid-Management, PAIL or another appropriate Texas Administrative Certificate
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsement in bilingual education (required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of bilingual students
• Ability to track, interpret & present Data
• Ability to communicate effectively with bilingual parents and students
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Oral and written Spanish proficiency

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a bilingual or ESL teacher
• Oral and written Spanish proficiency
• Increasing levels of administrative experience (required)
• School Admin or principal experience (preferred)

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

• Evaluate the bilingual program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• Coordinate instructional and curriculum services in Bilingual Program to meet students' needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate Bilingual Program with teachers and principals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
• Apply research and data to improve the content, sequence, and outcomes of the teaching/learning process.
• Work with appropriate staff to develop maintain and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis and based on the needs of emergent bilingual students.
• Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet students learning needs; ensure the use of technology in the teaching problems.
• Obtain and evaluate findings to examine curriculum and instruction programs effectiveness. Systematically monitors District and campus program improvement activities based upon data and research to meet needs of the students.
• Actively collaborates with Academics & Accountability departments to develop District assessments.
• Works with parental involvement, Language Proficiency Assessment Committees, and serves as a parent and community liaison for Bilingual Program.
• Plans and implements identification procedures (assessment, placement and evaluation tracking) for all Limited English Proficient students.
• Serve as liaison between district administrators and state and federal officials and advisor to district administrators in ensuring compliance and accountability issues for programs supervised.
• Assists teachers in planning the overall instructional program for emergent bilingual students, including learning objective, instructional strategies and assessment techniques.
• Provides support to campus principals and staff in the planning and scheduling of instructional activities to maximize learning. Implements the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Evaluate all bilingual Title IIII related legislation, projects, and programs for grant entitlement and allocation opportunities relevant to the needs of the district.
• Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Contribute to the selection and purchase of supplemental curriculum for the program.
• Participate in the drafting in of project proposals and reports, including the writing and development of program goals, objectives, and budget for Bilingual and Title III programs and implement changes based on findings.
• Consult with administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding Bilingual and Title III funding. Compile,…