SUMMARY The Director of English Learner (EL) Services is a district-wide administrative position responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive English Learner programs for students from preschool through 12th grade. This role is critical in ensuring equitable educational opportunities, academic success, and cultural integration for English Language Learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Direct and coordinate comprehensive English Learner programs, including:

  • Dual Language Programs
  • Transitional Bilingual Education
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)
  • Title III programs

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate EL service delivery models

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection and analysis

  INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

• Supervise and evaluate EL teachers and support staff
• Assist in curriculum development and selection of instructional materials
• Coordinate professional development for EL and non-EL teachers
• Support staff in building capacity to meet linguistic and academic needs of English Learners
• Supervise and evaluate Pk-12 Multilingual Language Education District Coordinator

  ASSESSMENT AND DATA MANAGEMENT

• Oversee student assessment processes

  • English Language Proficiency assessments
  • Entry/exit procedures
  • Transition services

• Maintain comprehensive EL databases

• Analyze assessment results to drive instructional improvements

• Prepare required reports for local, state, federal agencies, committees, and Superintendent

  COMMUNITY AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT

• Develop and implement parent and community outreach activities
• Facilitate Multilingual Parent Advisory Council meetings
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders

  GRANT MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING

• Write and manage federal and state grants (e.g., Title III)
• Prepare annual operating budgets
• Complete and submit grant-related expenditure reports

  CULTURAL INTEGRATION

• Support cultural integration of diverse student populations
• Develop programs for refugee, immigrant, and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
• Promote multilingualism and multiculturalism

  TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledgeable about instructional technology
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to make difficult decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resourceful

  The Director of English Learner Services may be assigned other duties by the Superintendent or designee.    ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Stay current with innovations in multilingual education
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and student success
• Flexible to accommodate changing district needs

  SUMMARY The Director of English Learner (EL) Services is a district-wide administrative position responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive English Learner programs for students from preschool through 12th grade. This role is critical in ensuring equitable educational opportunities, academic success, and cultural integration for English Language Learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Direct and coordinate comprehensive English Learner programs, including:

  • Dual Language Programs
  • Transitional Bilingual Education
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)
  • Title III programs

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate EL service delivery models

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection and analysis

  INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

• Supervise and evaluate EL teachers and support staff
• Assist in curriculum development and selection of instructional materials
• Coordinate professional development for EL and non-EL teachers
• Support staff in building capacity to meet linguistic and academic needs of English Learners

  ASSESSMENT AND DATA MANAGEMENT

• Oversee student assessment processes

  • English Language Proficiency assessments
  • Entry/exit procedures
  • Transition services

• Maintain comprehensive EL databases

• Analyze assessment results to drive instructional improvements

• Prepare required reports for local, state, federal agencies, committees, and Superintendent

  COMMUNITY AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT

• Develop and implement parent and community outreach activities
• Facilitate Multilingual Parent Advisory Council meetings
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders

  GRANT MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING

• Write and manage federal and state grants (e.g., Title III)
• Prepare annual operating budgets
• Complete and submit grant-related expenditure reports

  CULTURAL INTEGRATION

• Support cultural integration of diverse student populations
• Develop programs for refugee, immigrant, and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
• Promote multilingualism and multiculturalism

  TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledgeable about instructional technology
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to make difficult decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resourceful

  The Director of English Learner Services may be assigned other duties by the Superintendent or designee.    ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Stay current with innovations in multilingual education
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and student success
• Flexible to accommodate changing district needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field
• Coursework in English as a Second Language, bilingual education, linguistics, and/or cross-cultural studies
• Experience
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in EL classroom settings
• Successful administrative experience supervising EL programs
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian or additional languages highly desirable
• Experience in public school settings preferred

  LICENSURE

• State-issued Professional Educator License with:

  • Administrative Endorsement
  • Bilingual/ESL Endorsement

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time, 260-day position
• Work may extend beyond school day and include occasional weekends
• Salary commensurate with experience ($120,000-$130,000)

  EVALUATION Annual performance evaluation by senior administrative leadership

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT: Thomas Campbell Director of Human Resources Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Phone: (508) 368-7611

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is a regular school district located in Barnstable County with 6 schools, 259 teachers and 2,739 students. Total Revenue is $106,586,000 and is trending up. Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District spends $25,543 per student per year on instruction.