Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education

26-27 Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education

Somerville Public Schools CENTRAL OFFICE - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5564423
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

In collaboration with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and MLE Leadership Team, provide instructional leadership and management of programming that provides best practices and supports for Multilingual Learners across the district to achieve at their highest potential.

• Provide support and supervision to Multilingual Learner Education staff in all schools and programs across the district in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
• Evaluate Multilingual Learner Education staff in conjunction with School Principals and MLE Director in alignment with state and district Educator Evaluation guidelines;
• May assist the Director in the evaluation of other MLE-associated administrators by serving as the supervisory evaluator as assigned annually;
• Coordinate district-developed and common assessment systems to monitor progress of Multilingual Learners towards language proficiencies;
• Provide guidance and expertise in MTSS and referral process and instructional interventions for Multilingual Learners;
• Monitor data maintenance and conduct data analysis using shared data tools;
• Collect and manage teacher resources for the development of collaborative and instructional practices;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of ESL curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to ESL and Sheltered Content unit development, lesson planning and best instructional practice;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of Dual Language curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to Dual Language unit implementation, lesson planning, and best instructional practices;
• Provide technical support in the implementation of the local, state, and federal assessments, monitoring, and required reporting for designated ELs and FELs in accordance with state and federal guidance;
• Collaborate with school-based teams to organize ACCESS testing and other language proficiency assessments and progress monitoring systems;
• Engage in Data Review and Analysis including student progress audit;
• Collaborate with School Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, School Improvement Councils, ILTs, Equity Specialists and MLE Department Leadership in developing improvement goals in relation to Multilingual Learner Education and plans to reach the goals;
• Collaborate with community partners to bring resources (tutoring, volunteers, mentorship) to Multilingual Learners and their families;
• Engage with University Partners and assist in the placement and supervision of student teachers;
• Participate in MLE Leadership Team and Educator/Administrator Leadership meetings;
• Convene and facilitate Multilingual Learner Team Meetings, PLCs, and Professional Development and professional development initiatives in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
• Provide guidance, training, and professional development for the Enrollment Office for new student language screening, assessment, and student placement;
• Collaborate and provide guidance to educators for effective communication with families and community members;
• Provide consultation to the Enrollment Center regarding Multilingual Learner Student assessment and student placement;
• Participate in DESE sponsored ELL initiatives (WIDA Curriculum Alignment; SEI/ Bilingual Endorsement; Seal of Biliteracy);
• Ensure that ML student data and related forms meet state and federal compliance criteria;
• Collaborate in annual Language Acquisition Teams to review student data and placement;
• Coordinate Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ML PAC) with members to support the MLE Department goals;
• Coordinate grant and partnership opportunities to build educator capacity and build the educator pipeline;
• Participate in the planning, hiring, and daily oversight and support of SPELL summer programming; and
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner, Superintendent or designee.

• Master’s Degree
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Teacher of ELL or ESL
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Supervisor/Director
• Minimum of five years of ESL teaching and/or ESL administrative experience
• Strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to improving the quality of public education in urban communities;
• Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers for Multilingual Learners to succeed at the highest level and closing proficiency gaps;
• Knowledge of research-based instruction and assessment practices for Multilingual Learners, including students with limited/ interrupted formal education (SLIFE);
• Experienced with analysis and use of data to improve student learning and strong accountability orientation;
• Experienced with federal and state English Language Learners…