Director of Multilingual Learners

Job Description

Job Description

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POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Indy Public School’s Director of Multilingual Learners works intensively with Directors of Multilingual Learners, School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, academic team leaders, teachers, and students to support students at KIPP Indy. Reporting to the Managing Director of Multilingual Learners, the SD, ML will play a lead role in strengthening their academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits needed to succeed in the nation’s most competitive colleges, universities, post-secondary programs, and careers.

ORGANIZATION

KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni , including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same : to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

VISION

At KIPP Indy Public Schools, we envision a future without limits for every student, where joy and academic excellence come together to empower individuals to pursue their passions—be it college, career, or beyond. We recognize the unique gifts each child brings to our community and strive to cultivate their talent, perspective, and drive. Our schools—KIPP Indy Unite Elementary, KIPP Indy College Prep Middle, and KIPP Indy Legacy High—work collaboratively with families and the community to create a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a love for learning.

We are committed to leading with equity and maintaining high expectations for all, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their journey. By providing access to essential resources, including college and career counseling, we prepare our students not just for academic success but for fulfilling lives as engaged citizens. Our values of community, equity, teamwork, continuous growth, and high expectations guide our efforts to build a more just world. Together, we empower students to recognize their potential and equip them with the skills and confidence to create vibrant futures for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Compliance by ensuring processes for WIDA Screeners, ILP creation and implementation, parent notifications, etc.
• Implement a procedure for the Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency COMP
• Oversee school-level data collection and support desktop monitoring for audits and State / Federal Accountability Measures
• Progress monitoring fidelity of ILP implementation and all goal structures
• Support Multilingual Learner programming, compliance, initiatives, and evaluations, through oversight, development, implementation monitoring, and communication
• Foster collaboration and alignment between all stakeholders
• Create and lead professional development opportunities for ML and larger school teams to ensure best practices with content delivery and SIOP strategies
• Lead IILP & Learning Connection processes (transfers, calendar, user support)
• Coaching, managing, and completing evaluations for all direct reports
• Maintain positive relationships with partnering agency
• Create and manage daily TOR and state / local testing schedules
• Maintain ML trackers and relevant SIS / PowerSchool data to ensure information accuracy and accessibility

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

MOST CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

Starting salary $72,000

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

KIPP Indy Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.