Job summary
The coordinator of multilingual education programs supports the development and implementation of all Maryland initiatives related to multilingual and dual language education.This position will work towards ensuring that all students across the state, especially English learners, have access to and excel in best in class multilingual and dual language immersion initiatives designed to elevate and cultivate students' culture, language, and identities, and accelerate student achievement.The coordinator of multilingual education programs will manage the development and deployment of high-quality, research-based professional learning supports to Maryland's local education agencies and early childhood education providers to implement innovative school models, programs, and master schedules that support all students towards graduating college and career ready.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Coordinates the implementation of the vision, mission, and short- and long-term plans related to scaling high-quality multilingual education programs and initiatives across the state in alignment with Maryland State Department of Education's strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.• Supports programs, initiatives, and policies that scale asset-based approaches for educating English learners and engaging their families.• Collaborates with the Supervisor of English Learners and Title III to provide technical assistance and support to local education agencies regarding the requirements of Title III; the assessment of English Learners required by Federal and State laws and regulations; and the development of assessments (formative and summative) to align with curriculum and instruction.• Provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) and early childhood education providers regarding the design and development of curriculum, data analysis, and the implementation of instructional programs, including best practices in sheltered instruction across content areas and structured literacy practices to accelerate reading outcomes for multilingual learners.• Provides content expertise in the development of statewide rubrics for high-quality, content-rich and culturally responsive instructional materials in multilingual education in collaboration with MSDE Curriculum and Instruction staff.• Collaborates with MSDE Teaching and Learning offices/divisions to align and deploy best in class professional learning and support experiences to LEAs, early childhood education providers, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and workgroups to evaluate primary and secondary education programs.• Facilitates the alignment of instructional frameworks, resources, and practices to meet the needs of English learners from prekindergarten through 12th grade.• Collaborates with the MSDE Divisions to implement high-quality assessments for English learners, implement training, and provide technical assistance.• Builds leadership capacity at the state and local levels and presents data to assess program implementation, refinement and benchmark MSDE programs and initiatives against best-in-class national programs.• Conducts year-round site visits and regularly communicates with LEAs and early childhood education providers to support continuous improvement and learning expectations including opportunities for increased engagement with multilingual families.
Requirements
• A Master's Degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework in Education or a related area from an accredited college or university.• Five (5) years of experience in managing and leading Literacy, Reading, English Language Development and/or related programs or administering multilingual development related programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings.• One year of this experience must include supervising and/or coaching professional education staff.• Candidates may substitute a bachelor's degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications noted above.• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
Key Skills Needed
• Leading, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating education programs.• Providing high-quality and service-level-based support and technical assistance for education programs.• Collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies.• Developing and delivering research-based and best-in-class professional development programs.• Organizing and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.• Interpreting and applying learning standards, policies, and regulations.• Working as a team member and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
