Job Posting for Director of Academic Support & ESOL Programs at Siloam Springs School District

JOB TITLE: Director of Academic Support and ESOL Programs

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

EVALUATED BY: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

CONTRACT: 240 Contract Days – Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

Primary Functions

The Director of Academic Support and ESOL Programs provides direct guidance and feedback to all instructional and administrative staff regarding the new teacher induction program, formative and summative data disaggregation along with student-centered coaching strategies. The Director of Academic Support and ESOL Programs provides direct guidance and feedback to all instructional and administrative staff on the development of district-wide ESOL efforts and the related programs that support students in grades Pre-K through 12.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list may not include all duties assigned)

Direct the new teacher induction and mentoring program throughout the year including job-embedded professional development
Provide school leaders the tools, support, and training needed to refine and articulate the overall instructional strategies for teachers, including attention to different learning styles, different student cultural backgrounds, low ability readers, English Learners, and students with advanced capabilities
Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs
Collaborate with principals in analyzing assessment data and interpreting data to increase student achievement
Support instructional coaches to provide job-embedded professional development that has the greatest probability to improve teachers’ instructional practices
Coordinate placement of University educational interns
Develop and implement the K-12 ESOL program to meet educational needs of students requiring English language development
Coordinate migrant program and supervise migrant clerk/aide
Manage data collection and reporting function for ESOL; utilize multiple data points in decision-making
Establish program criteria; supervise testing and placement, and use evidence to determine ESOL exit criteria
Coordinate professional development for K-12 ESOL teachers, administrators, and content teachers
Collaborate and coordinate with other district supervisors in meeting ESOL student needs (SPED, GT, transportation, nursing, PHWC)
Partner with ESOL Communication Specialist in parent engagement activities and community functions
Remain current in federal, state, and district rules and regulations
Develop and monitor the program budget in accordance with DESE and USDOE guidelines
Promote, review, and communicate progress toward goals identified in the District Strategic Plan and the School Level Improvement Plans
Facilitate and promote teamwork at all levels
Attend all administrative meetings as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring effective communication between the building and district level teams
Provide general support to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Other duties as assigned

Dispositions

A desire to increase effective cross-cultural communication between district and ESOL families
An asset-based approach to English Language Learners and their families
A motivation to learn through seeking clarification, asking questions and solving problems as part of a collaborative team
A motivation to work as a self-starter who functions effectively through a team approach
An ability to build and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work effectively and communicate clearly with district teams, school teachers/staff, students, families, external agencies
Ability to work as a collaborative team member
Knowledge of goal setting and building consensus over time
Ability to recognize areas of need and respond with input and direction from leadership
Ability to design and deliver informational presentations effectively
Skill in computer applications with aptitude for learning new programs and social media options for program visibility
Proficient in ESchool, EFinance, Google platform, etc
Skilled in developing, implementing and monitoring processes and procedures for ESOL department
Ability to maintain logs, records, and data files
Use of professional Standard English - oral and written
Attention to detail

Education/Experience

Minimum 3-5 years experience as a building or district administrator
Master’s degree in education or related field required
Minimum of 3 years effective ESOL classroom teaching preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
Resume reflects strong work history and references

To ensure student success, the Siloam Springs School District utilizes innovative approaches, partnerships, and resources to meet the individual needs of every student.

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