Director of Language Programs

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
3/18/2025

Location:
Central Services Office

Date Available:
07/01/2025

District:
Glen Ellyn School District 41

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is Seeking a Director of Language Programs for the 2025-2026 School Year

District 41 seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Director of Language Programs.
Salary and Benefits:$110,000.00-$130,000.00
The successful candidate will:

• Provide instructional leadership and coordination for the EL, Dual Language and FLES programs in all five buildings
• Provide instructional leadership to the At-Risk Bilingual PreK program
• Develop and facilitate regular meetings for all groups and report minutes to Assistant Superintendent
• Coordinate and facilitate program curriculum development and assist in program evaluations with the Assistant Superintendent
• Model instructional strategies and assist teachers in delivering instruction that meets the needs of EL, Dual and FLES students district wide
• Prepare annual program budget reports and work with the District Office to coordinate allocations of District, State and Title III grant funding for ELL
• Create and Submit TBE/TPI/Title III Intent to Apply and Bilingual Delivery Report and TBE/TPI, LIP LEPS & IEP grants to ISBE
• Work Collaboratively with the Business Office to submit expenditure reports for TBE/TPI, LIP LEPS, and IEP funds
• Monitor key program indicators (i.e. F&P, MAP, PARCC, Spanish Literacy and ACCESS scores, etc.) and work with building leaders to increase student achievement
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff members across the district
• Serve as liaison to the State for program reporting, compliance and accountability
• Coordinate the ordering, scheduling, and reporting of EL ACCESS testing in all five buildings
• Provide parent outreach meetings and activities for EL programs
• Prepare yearly building allocations
• Effect the successful implementation of building, District and State goals
• Coordinate WAPT testing, student placement, summer programs, interventions and instructional materials
• Meet with Assistant Superintendent and building Principals as requested
• Participate in articulation activities with the high school district as needed
• Evaluate FLES, Dual and EL teachers
• Assist buildings in developing EL, FLES and Dual Language master schedules

Required License:

• Master's Degree
• Teaching Licensure with endorsement in ESL and/or Bilingual
• General Administrative Endorsement
• Prior teaching and administrative experience
• Dynamic leadership qualities and clear oral and written communication skills
• Spanish Required

Application Process: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted on line at www.d41.org. Required materials include:

• completed application
• letter of interest
• resume
• three current letters of recommendation from past or present supervisor

Employment Expectations: All District 41 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. Administrators employed by the Board of Education are subject to applicable state and federal laws and regulations and the policies and procedures of the Board of Education. All aforementioned may be amended or modified from time-to-time.

Attachment(s):

• Director of Language Program Job Description