Boston College
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Program Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools The Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education The Program Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools will be responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous refinement of the TWIN-CS educational program. This individual will work with the Executive Director of the Roche Center, Lynch School of Education and Human Development faculty, TWIN-CS school leaders, teachers, and TWIN-CS consultants (including an Associate Director, regional leadership coaches, and curriculum consultants) to design and implement programming that strengthens member schools’ Catholic Identity, school culture, academics, and operational vitality.
Key TWIN-CS Responsibilities Curriculum & Instruction & Assessment
Guide and coordinate refinement and implementation of two-way immersion curriculum, facilitating collaborative conversations among teachers and school leaders via webinars, professional learning community meetings, in-person/virtual summer academy, regional conferences, and immersion learning experiences; provide implementation support for these PD sessions.
Supervise the work of TWIN-consultants, including an Assistant Director, regional leadership coaches, and curriculum consultants.
Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to identify professional development needs in the areas of Catholic Identity, school culture, academic excellence, and operational vitality.
Coordinate TWIN-CS team meetings to support the professional development needs of the schools.
Talent Development
Facilitate professional learning communities (PLC) to foster collaboration among regional leadership coaches, school leaders, and teachers to scale effective practices.
Encourage the development of principals in their roles through impactful feedback and coaching.
Conduct site visits to schools and regional immersion trips as necessary to support the leaders and teachers in their implementation of the two-way immersion model and enhancement of school effectiveness.
Professional Development & Site Visits
Facilitate the bilingual education certificate professional development courses offered to TWIN-CS member schools and the broader community.
Conduct site visits and coordinate regional gatherings. The TWIN-CS director frequently visits member schools to conduct site visits and better support the growth and development of the school. Regional gatherings and immersive visits are offered to area leaders interested in collaborating on specific curricular, instructional, or operational vitality practices.
Support the feasibility study process for schools interested in implementing a Two-Way Immersive model, assessing readiness and providing recommendations for timely implementation.
TWIN-CS Research & Program Evaluation Support
Support the development of the research agenda for TWIN schools in collaboration with Executive Director and Director of Research and Program Evaluation.
Partner with LSEHD faculty and graduate students to develop and research TWIN-CS.
Develop and refine tools for assessing individual school and network performance; advise schools on using data to improve student outcomes in academic performance and admission trends.
Support coordination of TWIN-CS’s annual network data collection efforts, collecting demographic and academic program data.
Present on and advocate for topics related to two-way immersion in Catholic schools at regional and national convenings (e.g., NCEA, AERA, Catholic Leadership Summit, La Cosecha).
Other
In collaboration with the Executive Director, support development efforts related to TWIN-CS, including grant writing, and provide reports on TWIN-CS effectiveness to stakeholders.
The Program Director of TWIN-CS is responsible for displaying and promoting best-in-class service. The Program Director will work with the Program Director of Professional Development and Outreach to manage dissemination of TWIN-related information through social media, newsletters, and websites.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $88,150 to $110,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Degree and Experience Preferred
Doctorate preferred, Master’s degree required.
Teaching and/or leadership in Catholic schools, preferred.
Alignment with the Roche Center mission and a desire to transform, support, and sustain preK-12 Catholic schools.
Experience teaching, leading, and/or researching in a Two-Way Immersive school.
Proven track record of delivering strong student academic outcomes.
Experience coaching, managing, and conducting professional development for principals.
Demonstrated success leading school improvement initiatives that accelerate student achievement.
Deep knowledge of school culture, curriculum, and data-driven instruction, evidence-based practices, school operations and management, and leadership development.
Knowledge of equitable and culturally relevant instructional and curricular practices.
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel to TWIN-CS schools and national meetings (NCEA annual meeting, Catholic Leadership Summit, La Cosecha, and AERA).
Preference will be given to candidates living or willing to relocate to the Boston area.
Benefits & Additional Information
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University‑Funded 401(k) and Employer‑Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination
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Program Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools The Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education The Program Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network of Catholic Schools will be responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous refinement of the TWIN-CS educational program. This individual will work with the Executive Director of the Roche Center, Lynch School of Education and Human Development faculty, TWIN-CS school leaders, teachers, and TWIN-CS consultants (including an Associate Director, regional leadership coaches, and curriculum consultants) to design and implement programming that strengthens member schools’ Catholic Identity, school culture, academics, and operational vitality.
Key TWIN-CS Responsibilities Curriculum & Instruction & Assessment
Guide and coordinate refinement and implementation of two-way immersion curriculum, facilitating collaborative conversations among teachers and school leaders via webinars, professional learning community meetings, in-person/virtual summer academy, regional conferences, and immersion learning experiences; provide implementation support for these PD sessions.
Supervise the work of TWIN-consultants, including an Assistant Director, regional leadership coaches, and curriculum consultants.
Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to identify professional development needs in the areas of Catholic Identity, school culture, academic excellence, and operational vitality.
Coordinate TWIN-CS team meetings to support the professional development needs of the schools.
Talent Development
Facilitate professional learning communities (PLC) to foster collaboration among regional leadership coaches, school leaders, and teachers to scale effective practices.
Encourage the development of principals in their roles through impactful feedback and coaching.
Conduct site visits to schools and regional immersion trips as necessary to support the leaders and teachers in their implementation of the two-way immersion model and enhancement of school effectiveness.
Professional Development & Site Visits
Facilitate the bilingual education certificate professional development courses offered to TWIN-CS member schools and the broader community.
Conduct site visits and coordinate regional gatherings. The TWIN-CS director frequently visits member schools to conduct site visits and better support the growth and development of the school. Regional gatherings and immersive visits are offered to area leaders interested in collaborating on specific curricular, instructional, or operational vitality practices.
Support the feasibility study process for schools interested in implementing a Two-Way Immersive model, assessing readiness and providing recommendations for timely implementation.
TWIN-CS Research & Program Evaluation Support
Support the development of the research agenda for TWIN schools in collaboration with Executive Director and Director of Research and Program Evaluation.
Partner with LSEHD faculty and graduate students to develop and research TWIN-CS.
Develop and refine tools for assessing individual school and network performance; advise schools on using data to improve student outcomes in academic performance and admission trends.
Support coordination of TWIN-CS’s annual network data collection efforts, collecting demographic and academic program data.
Present on and advocate for topics related to two-way immersion in Catholic schools at regional and national convenings (e.g., NCEA, AERA, Catholic Leadership Summit, La Cosecha).
Other
In collaboration with the Executive Director, support development efforts related to TWIN-CS, including grant writing, and provide reports on TWIN-CS effectiveness to stakeholders.
The Program Director of TWIN-CS is responsible for displaying and promoting best-in-class service. The Program Director will work with the Program Director of Professional Development and Outreach to manage dissemination of TWIN-related information through social media, newsletters, and websites.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $88,150 to $110,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Degree and Experience Preferred
Doctorate preferred, Master’s degree required.
Teaching and/or leadership in Catholic schools, preferred.
Alignment with the Roche Center mission and a desire to transform, support, and sustain preK-12 Catholic schools.
Experience teaching, leading, and/or researching in a Two-Way Immersive school.
Proven track record of delivering strong student academic outcomes.
Experience coaching, managing, and conducting professional development for principals.
Demonstrated success leading school improvement initiatives that accelerate student achievement.
Deep knowledge of school culture, curriculum, and data-driven instruction, evidence-based practices, school operations and management, and leadership development.
Knowledge of equitable and culturally relevant instructional and curricular practices.
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel to TWIN-CS schools and national meetings (NCEA annual meeting, Catholic Leadership Summit, La Cosecha, and AERA).
Preference will be given to candidates living or willing to relocate to the Boston area.
Benefits & Additional Information
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University‑Funded 401(k) and Employer‑Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination
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