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Director, Division of ESOL Bilingual Programs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Director I CODE: 0287 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Director, Division of ESOL Bilingual Programs GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, plans, develops and coordinates the delivery of instructional and ancillary services to students within MCPS who are speakers of other languages or who have limited English proficiency for grades pre K-12. Oversees bilingual projects, develops and coordinates bilingual proposals, and coordinates parent education and community outreach activities. Coordinates the activities of The Bilingual Assessment Team, the bilingual counselors and The American Indian Education Program. Provides supervision to International Student Admissions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Ability to innovate and conceptualize new programs. Excellent management skills and excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Multilingual skills and bicultural background highly desirable. High level of experience working with diverse groups in a variety of projects and capacities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, administration or a related field. Course work should include English as a second language, bilingual education, linguistics, and cross-cultural studies. Experience as a teacher of English as a second language. Experience in supervision and administration of programs and personnel. Experience in developing and implementing programs to meet student needs. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for ESOL teacher and supervisor and principal oradministrator I.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, coordinates and develops ESOL/Bilingual curriculum and other program practices. Develops programs for LEP students with special needs. Develops curriculum resources for use by teachers and schools pre K-12. Recommends new approaches, programs and techniques. Assists with program planning, monitoring and evaluation of new and revised material. Provides instructional leadership and assists in obtaining necessary resources for the teaching staff.

2. Identifies in-service needs and plans and coordinates staff training programs with OSD.

3. Monitors the effective implementation of Board policies and MCPS ESOL/Bilingual program procedures. Recommends goals, policies and programmatic changes.

4. Coordinates the development and dissemination of reports and information relative to the program for staff, Board of Education, and parents.

5. Observes and/or evaluates ESOL/Bilingual professional and clerical staff members.

6. Keeps abreast of local, state, and national developments in order to effect changes in operation; keeps knowledgeable regarding ongoing and new program development. Reviews recent literature and research studies and reports. Evaluates findings and suggests changes or modifications to improve existing programs.

7. Prepares an annual Division Operating Budget with such supporting data as are necessary for clarification to the superintendent and to the Board of Education.

8. Maintains the ESOL/Bilingual data base in order to monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness.

9. Plans, develops and coordinates parent and community outreach activities and programs.

10. Oversees management of financial accounts and expenditures.

11. Recommends ESOL staff allocations.

12. Develops community/business linkages.

13. Maintains liaison with MSDE and the ESOL/Bilingual Metro network.

14. Coordinates the entry/exit process for ESOL students, and designs and implements transition services.

15. Performs related work as required.

16. Prepares reports to meet local, state and federal needs.

Class Established: 5/82
Date(s) Revised: 9/93, 5/96, 4/02
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.