ML Program Chair Position

Position Title:

Multilingual Education Program Chair

Location:

East and West
Classification (FLSA):
Full-time, Exempt
Position Group:
Teacher
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Union Membership:
Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO

Reports to:

Building Principal
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 180 Days, plus five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first regularly scheduled teacher workday each school year.

Program Chairs shall receive a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled periods of released time daily to perform their duties and responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Based on the operational needs of the District and at the sole discretion of the Superintendent, a Program Chair may be granted up to a maximum of three (3) released periods per day.

The number of released periods assigned to each Chair is not required to be uniform across all departments and may vary depending on departmental scope, size, or other relevant factors, as determined by the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement.

Term:  School Year)

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.

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.

• Multiple subject‑area endorsements, where applicable
• Experience teaching a variety of types of coursework (e.g., bridging, bilingual)
• Ability to design and deliver interactive presentations for large and small groups and to coach colleagues in effective instructional strategies
• Capacity to critically evaluate and enhance the quality of education within one's discipline
• Strong understanding of data‑driven instruction and assessment, with proven ability to analyze student data to support teaching
• Excellent verbal, written, and public‑speaking skills
• Proficiency with educational and presentation technologies
• Sensitivity to and effectiveness in working with a diverse school and community
• Ability to foster growth, motivate colleagues, and build a positive, organized learning environment
• Documentable equity‑based leadership ability and success working in challenging environments
• Willingness to fully participate in all district curriculum and instruction initiatives and projects
• Broad, up‑to‑date knowledge and experience in one's discipline, with a commitment to lifelong learning
• Enthusiastic, open, and organized approach to teaching and collaboration
• Able to prioritize Program Chair work by limiting competing priorities
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

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

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.

Champion the Proviso Instructional Framework by consistently modeling, supporting, and reinforcing its principles—while embedding research‑based strategies that promote language development, content access, and engagement for multilingual learners.

Lead and monitor the alignment of instructional…