Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month

Bridges PCS is seeking an EL/ESOL leader and will consider candidates at the Manager or Director level based on qualifications and experience. One position will be filled, with title, compensation, and scope of responsibility aligned to the selected candidate’s experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Principal, the Manager of EL/ESOL Services coordinates daily program operations, supports teachers and assigned EL staff, and carries a limited student caseload. The Manager implements program priorities with the Principal’s guidance.

Program Leadership and Service Delivery

• Manage daily EL/ESOL services for PK–5 students and implement program priorities with guidance from the Principal.
• Implement a comprehensive program that supports English language acquisition and academic achievement for all English learners.
• Coordinate service schedules, staff assignments, instructional materials, and student supports; identify resource needs for the Principal.
• Maintain student records and coordinate data collection and analysis. Use language proficiency and academic achievement data to plan services, monitor progress, and recommend instructional adjustments.
• Maintain compliance documentation, track required deadlines, and coordinate reporting to support compliance with laws and regulations relating to English learners. Bring concerns to the Principal promptly.
• Coordinate and administer required language proficiency and academic assessments to inform placement, progress monitoring, and program exit decisions.
• Develop language acquisition support plans for English learners and collaborate with classroom teachers to implement and monitor them.
• Carry a limited student caseload and provide direct instruction in classroom or pull-out settings. Determine the caseload and service schedule with the Principal to allow time for program coordination and staff support.
• Gather and submit data for required reports, including applicable state, Department of Education, census, grant, and annual reporting.
• Monitor program implementation and student outcomes and share progress, concerns, and recommendations with the Principal.

Instruction and Staff Support

• Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and classroom teachers to integrate language acquisition instruction across content areas.
• Coach teachers in language-development strategies and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Model language-development strategies across content areas and provide feedback.
• Support teachers in designing accessible instruction aligned with Common Core Standards and students’ language-development needs.
• Develop and adapt curriculum and instructional materials that support English language acquisition. Maintain professional resources reflecting current EL and UDL research.
• Support EL professional development and facilitate collaborative planning with teachers.
• Supervise and support assigned EL staff, complete evaluations of assigned certified staff, and provide feedback on instructional practice.

Family and Community Engagement

• Maintain communication with families, facilitate parent workshops, and engage families in their children’s learning. Represent the school in the community.
• Use culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with students, staff, and families. Involve others in solving problems and meeting program goals.

School Culture

• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times.
• Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.
• Meet other school culture expectations as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adhere to the 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. workday, attend work regularly, and follow all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings. Come prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, and feedback and to facilitate sessions or discussions.
• Participate in two weeks of summer professional development in August before students return.
• Seek additional professional development opportunities aligned with personal and schoolwide professional learning goals.
• Read school information, adhere to all deadlines, and respond to emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Attend and participate in school events outside regular school hours.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree is required.
• At least three years of teaching experience, including direct EL teaching experience, is required.
• Experience coaching adults or coordinating an EL program is preferred.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required.
• ESL/ELL certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of EL regulations, second language acquisition, and current research in EL instruction.
• Proficiency using Google Documents.
• Citizenship, residency, or a work visa in the United States is required.
• Strong skills in partnering with families and communicating effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population and using culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies.
• A record of teamwork, community involvement, and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• A passion for urban public schools and adherence to high professional and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate has knowledge and experience teaching in an elementary school ESL program; exhibits strong organizational and communication skills; is compassionate; provides collaborative, open-minded leadership; and is knowledgeable about recent research in second language acquisition and EL education.

SALARY & BENEFITS

$82,500 - $104,500

Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience.

A $2000 add-on will be awarded to those with a valid, relevant DC certification.

The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks, and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401 (k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. For more information about the school, please visit www.bridgespcs.org