ML Program Chair Position

Multilingual Education Program Chair

Department Chairs at Proviso Township High Schools serve as instructional leaders dedicated to improving classroom instruction through the successful implementation of the Proviso Instructional Framework. They act as instructional coaches, facilitators of adult learning, and models of best practice within their departments and schools. The Multilingual Education Program Chair supplements the work of the Department Chairs by providing highly specialized technical and instructional support to all teachers who work with multilingual students.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education/Training:
  Minimum of a Master's Degree
• Licensure:
  Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or CTE license for grades 9-12
• Endorsement: ESL or Bilingual Certification (Grades 9-12)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in area of discipline, demonstrating a deep understanding of effective instructional practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of and compliance with District policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Distribution of

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching 25%
• Coaching
  -70%
• Miscellaneous Support to Teachers 5%

Program Chairs

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership:
  Collaborate closely with the Director of Instructional Framework to ensure alignment of program instructional practices with district expectations, instructional guidance, and implementation of timelines, with a specific focus on ensuring access and rigor for multilingual learners.
• Adult Learning Facilitation:
  Foster a culture of reflective practice and peer-to-peer learning by establishing clear norms, protocols, and structures for collaborative inquiry during collaboration meetings and professional learning sessions.
• Coaching and Support:
  Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations on a defined coaching schedule to support teacher professional growth and instructional consistency.
• Planning and Coordination:
  Identify and communicate needs for additional professional learning or instructional support to the School Improvement Team and/or Educational Service Team in a timely and strategic manner.

Expectations:

• Program Chairs are expected to demonstrate deep understanding of and commitment to the Proviso Instructional Framework.
• Maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster trust and collaboration.
• Serve as a thought partner and instructional resource for teachers, fellow teacher-instructional coaches, school leaders and district administrators.
• Complete relevant, non-duplicative, and purpose-aligned duties at the request of the Director of Instructional Framework and Support and the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Principal.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to stay current with best practices in instruction, adult learning and instructional coaching.

Position Goals:

In consultation with the supervisor, the employee will set annual goals, which will be included in the performance evaluation document. In the event of a disagreement regarding the goals, the Superintendent will make the final determination.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range and benefits as established by the current Agreement between Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209 Board of Education and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.

Selection Process:

The selection process will be rigorous, transparent, and aligned to district instructional priorities. Candidates will participate in a multi-step process designed to assess instructional expertise, leadership capacity, and impact on adult learning.