Title: Admin - Multilingual Learners Coordinator (Districtwide) (SY24-25) 

Reports to: Alberto Carrerro, Multilingual Director

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of the district DL/MLL/ESL Program(s). Works closely with the Multilingual Learner Director, Building Principals, other District Administrators and MLL Coaches and teachers to develop, monitor, and evaluate program content and effectiveness; 

Lead, Assist and Support ELL/ESL Instruction

• Provide leadership in the development of a comprehensive program for increasing English language acquisition and academic achievement for all Multilingual Learners;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of Dual Language curriculum materials and ensure fidelity to Dual Language unit implementation, lesson planning, and best instructional practices;
• Increase the capacity of educators to deliver ESL, SEI, and Dual Language curriculum and instructional best practices through ongoing professional development and coaching;
• Oversee the adoption and alignment of ELD curriculum materials and ensure fidelity and integrity as pertain to ELD  and Sheltered Content unit development, lesson planning and best instructional practices;
• Increase the capacity of school leaders to supervise, guide, and evaluate the delivery of ELD, SEI, and Dual Language curriculum through professional development and consultation;
• Ensure the alignment of ELD, SEI, and Dual Language curriculum and assessments to WIDA standards and frameworks;
• Provide leadership on K-12 ML instructional, curricular, and professional development initiatives;
• Manage, lead, and provide development for a team of Multilingual Instructional Coaches ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to support schools

Lead, Assist and Support ELL/ESL Compliance 

• Collaborate with department leaders such as SPED, Office of Teaching and Learning, STEM, Mentoring, extended Learning and Human Resources  to support the implementation of HQIM and best practices for Multilingual learners. 
• Provide technical support in the implementation of the local, state, and federal assessment of ML students and required reporting;
• Engage in Data Review and Analysis and use this information to inform the further development of curriculum materials, professional development, and guidance to educators in best instructional practices;
• Collaborate with School Principals and District Leaders  in developing improvement goals in relation to Multilingual Learner Education and plans to reach the goals;
• Engage with family and community stakeholders to increase awareness and understanding of English language development and Dual Language standards, curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices
• Assist the Director of MLL in overseeing ACCESS testing at the district level and analyze and report on ACCESS data. 
• Supports the Director of MLL with the screening, evaluating, planning, assigning and exiting of entering students in the ELL programs to include defining entrance and exit criteria for all services 
• Performs such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the MLE Department leadership and the Superindentants’ Office. 

Qualifications Required:

1. MA DESE ESL/SEI licensure 
2. Master’s Degree in relevant content area;
3. Minimum of 3-5 years teaching in a multilingual classroom and leading teams and/or departments;
4. Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated success with dual language curriculum, program design, implementation, and professional development;
5. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in collaborative educational environment and shared decision-making;
6. Demonstrated success working with immigrant and refugee populations;
7. Demonstrated success in all aspects of program management and budgeting;
8. Experience with dual language programs strongly preferred, experience in collaborative educational environment and shared decision-making modeled on PLC’s highly desirable;
9. Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with others; ability to work with and support diverse learners;
10. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred;
• Bilingual in other languages;
• Additional DESE certification in Moderate Disabilities, Director/Assistant Director

Terms:

In accordance with the contract with the Chelsea Administrators’ Association (CAA). The work year for this position is 215 days. See CPS website for salary information.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.