Director of Language Programs

Position Type:
Administrator - Directors & Other Educational/Director of Language Programs

Date Posted:
6/24/2024

Location:
World Languages

Closing Date:
Open until filled
POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor:

Dr. James Harris, Chief Academic Officer

Employment Period:

12 months

Employment Status:

Full-time

Pay Grade:

G-220

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Start Date:

July 2024

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

World Languages Department

• Administers the world language program in accordance with Regulations and Virginia's Standards of Accreditation
• Coordinates and facilitates textbook adoption committees
• Prepares and maintains textbooks and other resources
• Coordinates division-wide world language educational activities and events
• Hosts regular meetings with high school instructional leaders (ILs) and middle school teachers

ELL Department

• Oversees the division's Title III grant and program for English Language Learners (ELLs) and ensures compliance with state and federal laws
• Oversees the state ELL ACCESS 2.0 test administration and all of the required components (i.e., secures accommodations for all students, ensures that technology needs are met, coordinates opt-out testing)
• Oversees departmental budget and Title III grant to ensure timely and correct spending of the Title III grant and Immigrant and Youth grant, when awarded
• Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding the division's world language and ELL instructional programs
• Monitors the creation and implementation of the Language Instruction Educational Plans (LIEP) for all ELs
• Ensures all testing accommodations are in place and delivered to the HCS Testing Department and school testing coordinators
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders (e.g. Catholic Charities)
• Manage and oversee the use of Language Line and the document translation protocols
• Hosts regular collaborate learning team (CLT) meetings with the whole department

Dual Language Immersion Program

• Oversees the DLI Program at Langley Elementary School
• Coordinates curriculum writing and resources for the program
• Works in collaboration with the school administration to ensure quality instruction
• Provides professional learning opportunities for both the Spanish and English sides of the DLI Program

All Departments and Programs

• Supervises and evaluates administrative staff, Teacher Specialist, Family Engagement Specialist, and itinerant ELL teachers assigned to the ELL Department
• Analyzes data and uses information to determine the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs to drive recommended revisions and improvements
• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates professional development opportunities for staff and teachers
• Visits schools and conducts walk throughs on a regular basis to ensure consistency of the instructional program from classroom to classroom and school to school
• Assists teachers by modeling lessons or coaching on an as needed basis
• Attends professional development activities to include workshops and conferences to expand professional skills
• Coordinates meetings with teachers and administrators, and disseminates information regarding current developments in the field
• Serves as division representative on a variety of committees
• Prepares division reports as required
• Prepares and presents to School Board upon request
• Works in a collaborative manner with members of the HCS Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Team

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must hold a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in a world language OR English as a second language
• Must hold or be eligible eligible for the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement
• Applicant must demonstrate the personal characteristics and leadership qualities necessary to work effectively with administrators, teachers, parents and students

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position:

External Candidates

Internal Candidates

Resume

Resume

Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of three required at time of interview)

Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of three required at time of interview)

Most recent performance evaluation

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.