Director of Multilingual Programs

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Multilingual Director is a Texas-certified educator who provides districtwide leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) systems and services. This role ensures that Emergent Bilingual (EB) students receive high-quality, research-based instruction that accelerates both academic achievement and English language proficiency, while maintaining full compliance with state and federal multilingual program requirements. The Multilingual Coordinator leads campuses in aligning ELDA instruction with TEKS, ELPS, and content-area instruction, ensuring that language development is intentionally embedded across all instructional settings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Instructional Leadership

Lead multilingual instructional initiatives by partnering with district and campus leaders to develop and support classroom practices that accelerate language acquisition and academic achievement for Emergent Bilingual students.

Lead the district’s English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) framework, ensuring consistent, high-quality language instruction across all campuses and content areas.

Support curriculum development and implementation that aligns with district expectations and state standards for multilingual learners.

Support campuses with training and support in implementing:

Language objectives aligned to content objectives

ELPS-aligned instructional strategies

Linguistic accommodations and scaffolds for EB students

Coach teachers and campus leaders on:

Integrating ELDA into Tier 1 instruction

Differentiating instruction based on English proficiency levels

Using student language data to plan instruction

Program Design & Implementation

Oversee and support district implementation of ESL, bilingual, dual language, and newcomer programs with ELDA as the instructional core.

Collaborate with Curriculum, Academics, and Campus Leadership to ensure:

ELDA is embedded in curriculum documents, unit plans, and instructional resources

Vertical alignment of language development expectations across grade levels

Assessment, Data, & TELPAS Alignment

Oversee systems for monitoring English language proficiency growth using:

State, district, and diagnostic assessments

TELPAS data

Formative language assessments

Classroom language evidence

Train and support campuses in:

TELPAS calibration and administration

Using TELPAS and LPAC data to adjust ELDA instruction and supports

Analyze trends in language development and academic performance to identify:

Gaps in instruction and recommend instructional adjustments

Professional development needs

Campus and district ELDA priorities

Provide timely reports and updates to district leaders, campus principals, and staff.

Professional Development

Design and deliver professional learning focused on:

English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) best practices

ELPS-aligned instruction

Sheltered instruction strategies

Language-rich classrooms across all content areas

Assessment interpretation

Multilingual program models

Build campus capacity so all teachers see themselves as language teachers, not only ESL staff.

Work with campus leadership and instructional teams to encourage consistent implementation of best practices for Emergent Bilingual students.

Program Coordination & Compliance

Coordinate and/or conduct appropriate assessments and identification processes for multilingual learners and ensure placement in appropriate programs (ESL, bilingual, dual language).

Schedule, facilitate, and monitor LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) meetings and documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant records for multilingual learners; actively monitor progress and deadlines.

Keep current with federal, state, and local multilingual education laws, guidelines, and compliance requirements.

Maintain full compliance while ensuring that ELDA is treated as an instructional system, not just a compliance function.

Newcomer & Specialized Language Supports

Support and coordinate newcomer programming with a strong focus on:

Accelerated language acquisition

Foundational literacy and oral language development

Academic language integration

Family & Community Engagement

Act as a liaison with families of Emergent Bilinguals by maintaining regular communication and supporting engagement in school programs.

Represent the multilingual program at district, community, and stakeholder meetings as needed.

Other Duties

Serve as a resource for multilingual initiatives across campuses and departments.

Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or other supervisory administrators.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in education (Master’s in Reading, Literacy, or Curriculum and Instruction is preferred).

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with ESL.

Knowledge & Skills:

Deep understanding of TEKS, intervention models, and assessment tools.

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience with a strong background in literacy instruction. (Bilingual or Dual Language teaching experience is preferred)

Proven experience in coaching teachers and leading professional development.

Skills/Qualifications:

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

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization.

Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration and the Board.

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