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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT → CLASSIFICATION → SUPERVISOR, ENGLISH LEARNER AND MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

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Supervisor, English Learner and Multilingual Education

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 0403 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Supervisor, English Learner and Multilingual Education GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under supervision, plans, develops, and coordinates the delivery of instructional and ancillary services to students within MCPS who are adding English to their linguistic repertoire in Grades Pre-K-5. Oversees English Language Development (ELD) projects, develops and coordinates ELD proposals, and coordinates parent education and community outreach activities. Oversees Two Way Immersion and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques for teaching English to students adding English to their linguistic repertoire. 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. Supports the development and implementation of a Professional Growth System (PGS) for staff.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, administration, or a related field; doctorate desirable. 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 desirable. Experience in supervision and administration of programs and personnel. Experience in developing and implementing programs to meet student needs. Experience with content instruction. Experience 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 in assigned discipline and for Administrator I. Completion of OAT I or II, or completion within one year of the position start date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Frequent extended day work required. Occasional attendance at evening Board of Education, community, and committee meetings.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, coordinates, and develops ELD/TWI curricular guidance and other program practices. Develops programs for emergent multilingual learners with special needs. Develops curricular resources for use by teachers and schools Pre-K to 5. 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. Identifies in-service needs and plans and coordinates staff training programs. Monitors and evaluates the professional growth of staff. Monitors the effective implementation of Board policies and MCPS ELD/TWI program procedures. Recommends goals, policies, and programmatic changes. Coordinates the development and dissemination of reports and information relative to the program for staff, Board of Education, and parents. Observes and/or evaluates ELD/TWI/ SLIFE professional and clerical staff members. 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. Prepares an annual operating budget with such supporting data as are necessary for clarification to the superintendent and to the Board of Education. Plans, develops, and coordinates parent and community outreach activities and programs. Oversees management of financial accounts and expenditures. Recommends ELD staff allocations. Develops community/business linkages. Maintains liaison with MSDE. Prepares reports to meet local, state, and federal needs. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 5/2021
Date(s) Revised: 07/2023
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.