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Multicultural/Multilingual Program Manager

Location: Administration or as Assigned Reports to: Executive Director, MME FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $63,240.00 - $88,536.00 The Multicultural/Multilingual Program Manager leads the improvement of the District's Multicultural Education programs and services to support the District's goal of ensuring that every student can achieve. The Bilingual Manager supports a comprehensive program of school-based programs and stakeholders and brings community partners and the District together to achieve this goal. Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Director in coordinating the development and selection of multilingual, multicultural curriculum resources and supplemental materials Provides classroom support to teachers in core subjects and English as a Second Language Assists the Executive Director in organizing and providing professional development opportunities for District staff based on current research on ESL best practices, assessments, and strategies for ELLs and modeling of effective instruction to build capacity and support schools with delivery of classroom instruction appropriate for second language learners Leads conversations and processes that engage principals and teachers to use all available data, including ELL student achievement data, ESL curriculum, lesson plans, ESL and second language learning teaching strategies, and other benchmark data that affect ELL student achievement in order to define the joint work of the school Holds daily coaching sessions with school staff Identifies specific principal, teacher, and student needs and assists in the development of customized curriculum and teacher professional development to build capacity and a culture of collaborative support Assists school staff in all academic aspects, documents, and progress monitor coaching sessions Be active and visible in schools to provide support Assists in supporting schools and District initiatives in providing quality ESL and Bilingual instructional services Assists schools in ensuring compliance with District, state, and federal mandates for the education of English Language Learners Assists in the interpretation of program services and state and federal guidelines and procedures for the education of English Language learners to staff, parents, and the community Conducts and models effective instruction for teachers and paraprofessionals to build capacity and support schools with the delivery of classroom instruction appropriate for second language learners Assist in the use of relevant, research-based ESL instructional practices to analyze and make data-driven decisions and recommend areas for discussion in the service of identifying areas for improvement Assists with the review and analysis of assessment data, instructional, and programmatic services in order to make appropriate decisions relative to students' needs Interprets program and procedures guidelines to school staff as well as the state's criteria for entrance, exit, and reclassification data Must be bilingual and biliterate in a language other than English Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Multilingual Multicultural Education. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment Ability to produce, analyze, interpret, and summarize data Ability to interpret policy and procedures Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's preferred TESOL/ESL and/or Bilingual Multicultural Endorsement and/or degree from any state or US Territory At least 3-5 years of experience as an ESL Teacher, Bilingual/TESOL Teacher, Language Teacher, or administrator A strong commitment to the students in CMSD and a personal sense of accountability around the ultimate success of the CMSD transformation Deep knowledge of the issues and dynamics of inequity in education and a passion for CMSD's mission Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of teachers of English Language Learners Ability to provide objective feedback on special education programming, compliance, and implementation Understanding of Charlotte Danielson's framework of professional practice Knowledge of laws relevant to English Language Learners Proven experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Results-driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience leveraging staff and developing talent Successful in overcoming significant barriers to meet goals in a fast-paced and changing environment Able to critically assess challenges and identify flexible, effective solutions Ability to perform multifaceted tasks with minimum supervision Regular travel to schools required; must have reliable transportation Working Conditions/Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Expected moving, walking, and standing consistent with a school environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal school environment. Local travel may be required for training/meetings. The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of management to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility. To Apply

Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen. EEO Statement

We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District's Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District's Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District's Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at TitleIX_EEO@ClevelandMetroSchools.org. The District's Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216)-838-0070