Turnaround: ML Director [BASAS 9A] (SY26-27) (Repost

Turnaround: ML Director [BASAS 9A] (SY26-27) (Repost)

Boston Public Schools Madison Park Technical Vocational High
- Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Boston Public Schools Madison Park Technical Vocational High
- Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

*** This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or
5) by the State of Massachusetts. ***

Position Overview:

The Director of Multilingual Learners (ML) will assist the leadership of the school in leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive ML programs for students from grade 9-12. This role is critical in ensuring equitable educational opportunities, academic success, and cultural integration for Multilingual Language Learners. The Director will improve the quality of instruction for all Multilingual Language Learners, assist in the professional development activities for both regular, special education and ESL staff, and contribute to the overall culture of the school as an agent of change committed to progressive educational reform and meeting the needs of all students in a rigorous academic environment.

Reports to
:
Head of Schools

Responsibilities
:

• Leads and oversees the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous evaluation of all ML programs and curriculum activities, including all formative and summative testing.
• Ensures program compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Delivers department leadership that provides clear and consistent excellence and accountability and advocates for inclusion and rigorous academic preparation for all ELLs.
• Oversee the proper scheduling and instructional placement of MLL students.
• Work with staff members, both in the classroom and in professional development opportunities, to support differentiated instruction.
• Assist in planning the implementation of school instructional initiatives and practices to support alignment of learning standards with effective teaching practices.
• Model, co-teach, and observe in classes.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to support both Vocational and Academic teachers in their efforts to provide accommodations, lesson modifications, and support to a range of learners.
• Provide professional development activities for all Vocational and Academic teachers to improve instruction for all ML students.
• As a member of the school district leadership team, supports improved achievement for all students and collaborates to close student achievement gaps.
• Implements and utilizes appropriate technology resources to support data-based decision making and instructional strategies.
• Stays current and informed in policy and best practices in ML education and attends and participates in professional development and informational meetings hosted by the DESE and professional organizations.
• Oversee the implementation of curriculum and distribution of instructional materials for the school's ML programs, as well as other content areas to support alignment of best instructional practices and strategies.
• Design and implement grants that support ML staff and students.
• Articulates the goals and objectives of the ML program to the community through collaboration with parents, community advocates, and students to foster school-home- community engagement and partnership.
• Maintain responsive lines of communication among students, parents, and staff.
• Engage in recruitment and outreach work to support ensuring that parents and students across the city know about Madison Park unique programming.
• Serves a member of the ILT to support alignment…