1. Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective services byidentifying best practices, developing and implementing strategic improvement plans,determining professional development areas and interfacing ELL programs with districtgoals and initiatives.D 25%2. Plan, implement and monitor all district services relating to English Language Learnerprograms, including Translation Services.D 20%3. Supervise and evaluate Language Acquisition… Show more 1. Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective services byidentifying best practices, developing and implementing strategic improvement plans,determining professional development areas and interfacing ELL programs with districtgoals and initiatives.D 25%2. Plan, implement and monitor all district services relating to English Language Learnerprograms, including Translation Services.D 20%3. Supervise and evaluate Language Acquisition Support Services Department staff. D 20%4. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and district statutes, rules, policies, andadministrative directives pertaining to services for ELLs.D 10%5. Keep abreast of most current research and state/national information regarding ELLs inorder to lead the department and district in best practices.W 8%6. Represent the LASS Department at district meetings: Learning Services, StudentAchievement Team, District Administrative Team, and others as requested. Serve as ELLliaison for district with other departments, schools, parents, community, and outsideagencies.W 5%7. Develop and monitor budget and approve expenditures. M 2%8. Provide leadership in development of ELL professional growth opportunities for teachersand administrators, ensuring that those opportunities are aligned with District goals andexpectations.M 2%9. Represent the district at local, regional, and state ELL meetings, task forces, and otherfunctions.M 2%10. Work with foreign exchange programs regarding placement of students in the district. A 1%11. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 5% Show less

*Work with Campus-Based Talent Leaders and other supervisors to develop plans to keep schools fully staffed, ensure job specifications and desired candidate qualities are clear, and provide feedback on the status of the candidate interviewing and selection.*Coordinate any district wide recruitment initiatives.Oversee the compliance of new hires and current employees with state-mandatedcertification and licensing standards.* Oversee preparation and maintenance of the annual… Show more *Work with Campus-Based Talent Leaders and other supervisors to develop plans to keep schools fully staffed, ensure job specifications and desired candidate qualities are clear, and provide feedback on the status of the candidate interviewing and selection.*Coordinate any district wide recruitment initiatives.Oversee the compliance of new hires and current employees with state-mandatedcertification and licensing standards.* Oversee preparation and maintenance of the annual recruiting plan and budget.*Manage the development of the district's recruiting and retention plans for all types andlevels of positions.*Serve as primary employment contact with Payroll, Budget, Alternative Certification,Curriculum and Instruction, and New Teacher Initiatives for all recruitment-related issues*Organize recruiting trips for the district and participate in recruiting fairs at universities andother organizations.*Ensure hiring, promotion and job change practices are within EEO guidelines and are in syncwith the district's philosophy and commitment to diversity and equality.*Plan and coordinate the district job fairs .*Oversee maintenance of applicant files and candidate profiles to serve principals and ensurethe participation of principals in the hiring decision.*Identify, research and create non-traditional sources and methods of attracting, recruitingand retaining talent.*Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and courtorders in the employment process. Show less

•Provide ESL/bilingual information and guidance to teachers and schools •Collaborate with others (e.g. teachers, administrators, students, students, other District personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining ELL services and/or programs •Manage Tittle III and local funding sources in accordance with local and Federal guidelines•Supervise support staff and Teachers on Special Assignment •Evaluate program activities and… Show more •Provide ESL/bilingual information and guidance to teachers and schools •Collaborate with others (e.g. teachers, administrators, students, students, other District personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining ELL services and/or programs •Manage Tittle III and local funding sources in accordance with local and Federal guidelines•Supervise support staff and Teachers on Special Assignment •Evaluate program activities and components for the purpose of ensuring that student needs are met while maintaining program and District guidelines •Maintains a variety of detailed records in a variety of written and electronic formats (e.g. media communications, budgets, program, compliance, etc.) for the purpose of meeting program reporting requirements •Promotes involvement and understanding of the ESL/Bilingual programs for the purpose of meeting the ongoing needs of, and encouraging participation in, the ESL/Bilingual programs and related course offerings •Collaborate with Curriculum Supervisors and district curriculum cadre staff, Master teachers and other instructional leaders to stay abreast of district curricular initiatives and/or changes and support district professional development initiatives •Use best practices for coaching and modeling lessons or observing in a formative way and providing feedback through reflective dialogue for teachers and administrators district-wide Show less

•Collaborate in the rollout and institutionalization of ELA programs and curriculum to optimize the effectiveness of new and existing ELA programs •Support schools in implementing and optimizing the ELA Program in designated schools •Plan and deliver professional development for designated staff in collaboration with the Professional Development staff •Collaborate with District staff to understand needs/desires to more effectively support the District’s… Show more •Collaborate in the rollout and institutionalization of ELA programs and curriculum to optimize the effectiveness of new and existing ELA programs •Support schools in implementing and optimizing the ELA Program in designated schools •Plan and deliver professional development for designated staff in collaboration with the Professional Development staff •Collaborate with District staff to understand needs/desires to more effectively support the District’s ELL population •Observe and analyze district classes associated with the curriculum content to identify ongoing professional development needs •Monitor curriculum content assessment data and utilize data to plan program improvements •Escalate and support resolution of issues associated with ELA program effectiveness in the schools •Network with colleagues in DPS, appropriate professional organizations and with higher education institutions to support and aid DPS teachers affiliated with curriculum and English Language Acquisition•Promote effective implementation of Response to Intervention for ELLs •Act as a spokesperson and a resource expert to all DPS staff on ELA program requirements •Liaison with Office of School Reform and Innovation. Show less

•Meet with principals to provide forecasting of future vacancies•Respond to inquiries from schools and the district administration related to recruitment, screening, interviewing, and placement.•Actively support the implementation of the Model Staffing Initiative created by the New Teacher Project: teacher cultivation, resume prescreening, phone prescreening, hiring manager professional development on hiring practices, Teacher Ambassador Program, etc… Show more •Meet with principals to provide forecasting of future vacancies•Respond to inquiries from schools and the district administration related to recruitment, screening, interviewing, and placement.•Actively support the implementation of the Model Staffing Initiative created by the New Teacher Project: teacher cultivation, resume prescreening, phone prescreening, hiring manager professional development on hiring practices, Teacher Ambassador Program, etc. •Work in collaboration with Recruiting Associates, NCLB specialist, alternative certification coordinator, School Partners and the Director of Diversity Initiatives •Interview, assess and recommend candidates for employment, ensuring all certification credentials are in accordance with state regulations•Work collaboratively with varying levels of management to develop plans to employ and retain qualified staff•Coach principals and supervisors in interviewing techniques and appropriate interview questions•Visit schools to foster relationships and become familiar with the school culture, community issues, etc.•Developed, implemented and evaluated district-wide recruitment plan•Prepare and presented reports as needed (staffing patterns, retention efforts, diversity, total hires, etc)•Facilitated international district recruitment media campaigns •Plan recruitment trips and coordinate district job fairs and new recruitment initiatives•Train administrators and HR staff to identify, recruit, and interview candidates for teaching and classified positions•Develop and coordinated university-based partnerships to recruit candidates in critical certification areas•Evaluate and advised on recruitment efforts implemented to meet performance goals•Establish relationships with public and private universities •Monitor and maintained database to support staffing and recruitment functions Show less

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