Secondary Multilingual Learners (ML) Department Lead

TITLE: Secondary Multilingual Learners (ML) Department Lead

REPORTS TO: Building Principals in collaboration with Directors of Special Services and Secondary

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Certified (184 Days/Certified Teacher Benefits)

LOCATION: Secondary Schools

ECA Stipend: Per DEA Agreement

• Supports the effective use of technology in the classroom, including integration of technology into instruction.
• Implements instructional strategies of the curriculum in classes and provides opportunities to engage in reflective discourse.
• Leads the department, in collaboration with the building Principal, to ensure that the instructional program is being implemented with fidelity.
• Meets routinely with the department within DCHS and DMS.
• Ensures that notes and information are disseminated to all staff.
• Arranges collaboration between and across grade levels/content areas.
• Supports the development of a professional learning community within the department and the school.
• Participates in the instructional leadership team, which includes planning a school-wide instructional and assessment program that provides consistency, continuity, and varied approaches to curriculum implementation appropriate for the strengths and needs of students.
• Monitors the implementation of grading and reporting procedures.
• Facilitates curricular alignment and implementation of WIDA standards in the classroom.
• As a member of the school leadership team, implement the school improvement plan with measurable benchmarks that will:
• Increase teacher knowledge of the content, curriculum, assessment, and effective instructional strategies.
• Increase student participation.
• Enhance partnerships with parents to support student achievement.
• Attends all professional planning opportunities and school meetings, works with content supervisors, and shares information with content/subject field teachers.
• Some meetings may take place before or after school.
• Provides assistance and support to substitute teachers (checks lesson plans, emergency plans, etc.).
• Works with the administration, team leaders, and teachers to order and distribute instructional materials pertaining to the department budget.
• Collaborates with the building principal about the transition of students to Decatur Central High School, DTSE, and DMS, and recommends appropriate placements.
• Collaborates with the school onboarding team to support all new hires who support the ML program.
• Monitors the implementation of WIDA, in collaboration with the DCHS, DTSE, and DMS Testing Coordinators.

• Advocates for student access and success in all courses and programs by:
• Analyzing data to ensure all students receive appropriate and challenging instruction.
• Analyzing performance data in courses to identify students in need of support.
• Assists counselors, students, and teachers in determining the most appropriate placement for students.
• Analyzes departmental data to help teachers improve areas of instruction.
• Provides guidance and assistance in the maintenance of ILPs and student records.
• Participates in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the local school improvement plans.
• Provides strategies and implements programs and practices for improving student engagement and school climate.
• Participates, as needed, with student/teacher, parent/teacher conferences and communication.

• Provides mentoring and content support specific to the professional development of content teachers at DCHS, DTSE, and DMS.
• Monitors grading and reporting to ensure consistency between teachers within the department.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of staff development activities.
• Some meetings may take place before or after school.
• Remains informed of summative and formative assessment updates, both state and local, to facilitate alignment and implementation of released materials within instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.