District ESL Instructional Leadership Specialist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to fill the role of Districtwide English as a Second Language Instructional Leadership Specialist. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of language acquisition, possess strong coaching abilities, and exhibit a passion for supporting educators in enhancing ESL instruction across our district. This role will involve collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to provide guidance, professional development, and resources aimed at improving ESL pedagogy and student outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective ESL coaching strategies that align with district goals, policies, standards, and state and federal compliance.
• Provide targeted support and guidance to ESL teachers, ensuring instructional strategies and resources comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and facilitate professional development workshops, seminars, and training sessions centered around ESL best practices, cultural competence, and language acquisition strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with school and district leadership to identify program needs as well as develop plans that support and align with the district’s strategic plan.
• Assist in the selection and adaptation of appropriate instructional materials, technology tools, and resources for ESL learners.
• Analyze and disaggregate district and school data and identification of strategies for improvement for MLL learners.
• Stay abreast of current research, trends, and methodologies in ESL education and integrate this knowledge into coaching practices and district-wide initiatives.
• Partner with academic team members to ensure that all content areas are embedding the support necessary for students to access the grade-level curriculum and content.
• Collaborate with other district coaches and instructional leaders to foster a cohesive approach to professional development and student support.
• Monitors the implementation district-wide of WIDA and ACCESS testing.

Requirements:

• Possesses a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possesses a professional teaching license from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The license should be in the appropriate content area for the position sought.
• Has completed a minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with students, with most of the teaching experience in the content area to which the candidate is applying.
• Has a 97% attendance rate in a historical context from the academic year 2023-2024 and the academic year 2022-2023.
• Demonstrate growth in student achievement based on assessments over the past one to two years.
• Overall exemplary evaluation rating from a direct supervisor is preferred. A minimum of an overall proficient rating is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Qualifications:

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or providing professional development to educators in both elementary and secondary preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess needs, and design targeted professional development plans.
• Knowledge of ELLevation Software, Imagine Learning and PowerSchool preferred.
• Deep understanding of second language acquisition theories, ESL methodologies, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in effective Sheltered English Instruction pedagogy.
• Understanding of Dual Language, Transitional Bilingual Education, Sheltered Instruction, and SIFE Programs.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.

Working Requirements:

This position requires employees be in an office or similar indoor environment. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, 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. 

Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have. 

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com

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