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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: English Language Education (ELE) Program English Language Education (ELE) Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of English Language Education plans, develops, implements, and evaluates English learners’ programs (ELs) across our Bellingham schools. The Director provides training to ESL staff, general education staff, and administrators; monitors program compliance; provides curricular resources to teachers and staff; provides consultation and support to administrators and staff in the area for English Learners and related supports; other related functions as directed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the Bellingham Public Schools’ PreK-12 ELE program.
• Develop, supervise, and evaluate ESL teachers.
• Lead curriculum development, promote innovative instructional practices, and coordinate teaching/learning activities for elementary and secondary ELE programs.
• Set goals and benchmarks for student learning outcomes and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with directors and administrators to articulate curriculum objectives between regular education and ELE programs.
• Assist teachers in providing appropriate coursework for EL/Bilingual students through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.
• Provide resources and materials to support program goals.
• Oversee teacher training for SEI Endorsements required for licensure.
• Manage translation and interpretation services, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Develop and oversee teacher training in WIDA initiatives.
• Procure supplies and instructional materials for program implementation.
• Coordinate ELE-related assessments district-wide.
• Coordinate the administration of the state-mandated ACCESS language assessment.
• Analyze and enter data for English Language Learners.
• Monitor distribution of bilingual dictionaries for EL and FEL students during MCAS administration.
• Oversee annual reclassification of EL students and monitoring of FEL students post-exit.
• Facilitate ELE department meetings.
• Conduct and coordinate initial English language proficiency screenings
• Coordinate district translations.
• Manage the district’s Title III grant.
• Maintain ELE program website and newsletter
• Coordinate and plan ELE school community events
• Assist principals in developing instructional schedules and class compositions for EL students.
• Coordinate ESL staff professional development.
• Manage registrations of new EL students, ensuring accurate documentation for state reporting and scheduling.
• Regularly visit schools and programs under supervision.
• Compile, maintain, and submit necessary reports to the superintendent or designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction.

SKILLS/ABILITY:

1. Bilingual in Portuguese or Spanish preferred.
2. Strong district lens regarding ELE and curriculum.
3. Working knowledge of the MA State Standards, WIDA, and RETELL.
4. Strong knowledge of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and ACCESS.
5. Strong organizational and communication skills.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
7. Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
8. Vision for instructional excellence requires deep thinking and engagement from all students.
9. Shared dedication to Southbridge’s mission and values.
10. Excellent teamwork, communication, initiative, urgency, cultural proficiency, and positivity.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must hold DESE Licensure in ESL and SEI Endorsement
2. Must hold DESE Licensure as Supervisor/Director and/or SEI Administrator Endorsement
3. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
4. At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience.

CLASSIFICATION: Singleton

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
2. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
3. This job required travel to/from all school buildings on an as needed basis.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: ESL Teachers

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees.  The district is split into the following building grade levels:

DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools. 

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan.  Our goal is to always reach for our vision:  The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated.  We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.