Director, Department of English Learner and Multilingual Education
Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, Maryland
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Provides leadership in developing and implementing the district’s Pre-K-12 English Learner and Multilingual Education program. Collaborates with district staff and external personnel to ensure rigorous and equitable opportunities for English Learners and multilingual students in Pre-K-12. Researches appropriate instructional programs and classroom strategies to successfully implement federal and state standards for English language Learners. Oversees curriculum development, implementation and the districtwide professional learning plan for teachers of English Learners and grade level content teachers of English Learners. Leads the Two-Way Immersion and American Indian Education Programs. Manages and oversees the English Learner budget and accountability for the district. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with developing and implementing the vision and the mission of the division and creates and maintains a culture of professional growth and high expectations. Performs division-level leadership duties and models the A&S Professional Growth System leadership standards; makes employment recommendations; implements the professional growth system at the division level including the evaluation of other administrative employees. Participates in budget preparation; assigns duties and schedules the work of others; develops division-level strategic plans that align with the school system¿s strategic plan; and promotes collaboration with stakeholders, the continuous improvement of products, services, and processes, and ensures the effective and efficient management of the division.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for administrator I.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques for teaching English Language Development. Knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to interpret data. Excellent management skills and interpersonal skills. Highly skilled in collaboration, group process and team facilitation. Training and/or experience in testing, multi-level instruction, and planning/designing/implementing curriculum adaptations. Knowledge of current English as a Second Language policies and practices. Knowledge and experience working with outside agencies. Knowledge and experience with planning and presenting to various stakeholder groups. High level of experience working with diverse groups in a variety of projects and capacities. Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, work collaboratively with others, and possess strong oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education, administration, or a related field. Course work should include English Learner, multilingual education, linguistics, and cross-cultural studies. Experience as a teacher of English Learners is preferred. Instructional and leadership experience in the areas of English Learners and local school administration experience preferred. Experience in developing and implementing language immersion programs to meet student needs. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.