Director of English Language Learners (ELL)

The Utica City School District is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the following position :

Director of English Laguage Learners

Title : Director of English Language Learners (ELL)

Reports To : Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Supervises : ENL Teachers Bilingual Teachers ELL Department Staff and related support personnel

Bargaining Unit : Exempt (Confidential Contract)

Location : District Office

Work Year : 12 Months

Position Summary

TheDirector of English Language Learners (ELL)provides visionary and strategic leadership in the design implementation supervision and evaluation of the Utica City School Districts programs and services for English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners (MLLs). This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations includingCR Part 154 and promotes academic achievement and equitable access for all students acquiring English as a new language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development coordination and evaluation ofENL and bilingual education programsacross the district.
• Collaborate with school administrators ENL teachers and instructional staff to strengthen instructional practices that support multilingual learners.
• Oversee compliance withCommissioners Regulations Part 154Title III and all applicable federal and state mandates related to English learners.
• Develop implement and monitordistrict-wide professional developmentprograms focused on culturally responsive instruction and second-language acquisition.
• Use data to inform instructional planning program design and student placement; provide analysis and reports on ELL student performance and progress.
• Supervise coach and evaluate assigned staff including ENL and bilingual personnel ensuring adherence to district policies and the APPR process.
• Overseetranslation and interpretation services ensuring equitable communication with families and alignment with district standards.
• Develop and manage budgets contracts and grant-funded programs (including Title III) related to multilingual education.
• Coordinate partnerships withcommunity organizationshigher education institutions andfamily engagement initiativesto promote multilingual achievement.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including Curriculum & Instruction Assessment Student Support Services and World Languages to ensure cohesive support for multilingual learners.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and recommend improvements based on research data and stakeholder input.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and theNew York State Education Department (NYSED)on matters related to ELL / MLL programming and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction or Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working Conditions

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with theUtica City School Districts administrative evaluation processand state regulations.

Terms of Employment

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1