Multilingual Specialist

Multilingual Specialist

Multilingual Department (1.0)

KEA Salary Schedule and Grade

$47,599-$93,010

10 Month (+20 days), Full-time

Position Summary

The Multilingual Specialist supports the district's mission to ensure equitable access and achievement for multilingual learners (MLs) through compliance oversight, professional development, instructional coaching, and collaboration with school leaders and staff. This role bridges instructional, compliance, and family engagement work by providing expertise in language acquisition, program implementation, and data-driven decision-making across K–12 schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (Title III, Section 41, OCR, ESSA) for identification, placement, service delivery, and exiting of MLs.
• Oversee implementation and documentation of WIDA Screener and ACCESS testing, including training, certification, scheduling, test security, and materials management.
• Maintain data accuracy in systems such as Ellevation, Power School, Illuminate, and DRC.
• Coordinate annual student monitoring (FLEP) cycles and maintain student evidence portfolios.
• Support the accuracy of Home Language Survey (HLS) data and work with IT and enrollment staff to ensure compliance.
• Assist with program audits, MDE monitoring, and internal data reviews.

• Collaborate with building administrators, ML coaches, and general education teachers to strengthen Tier I instruction for MLs through SIOP, scaffolding strategies, and co-teaching models.
• Provide direct instructional coaching, modeling, and feedback aligned with district goals and WIDA standards.
• Support curriculum adoption and alignment for ELD and content courses (e.g., UFLI, Read
  180, National Geographic Lift, Math IM).
• Participate in and facilitate curriculum writing and pacing guide development.
• Support ML teachers and paraprofessionals in instructional practices, classroom management, and assessment.

• Plan, organize, and deliver professional learning for teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff on topics such as:
• Second language acquisition and linguistic diversity
• Differentiation and sheltered instruction
• Culturally responsive practices
• Compliance procedures and testing protocols
• Facilitate building-based PD and district wide sessions (e.g., new hire orientation, back-to-school sessions, transportation/food service awareness).
• Provide ongoing coaching and follow-up to ensure implementation of strategies.

• Collaborate with school counselors, deans, and support staff to address academic and socio-emotional needs of MLs.
• Attend Child Study and IEP meetings to provide recommendations for appropriate interventions, goals, and accommodations.
• Support transitions for MLs (elementary–middle–high school) through placement input and scheduling guidance.
• Lead family and community engagement efforts such as multilingual parent meetings, end-of-year celebrations, and newcomer orientations.
• Coordinate interpretation and translation needs with vendors and staff.

• Serve as liaison between the ML Department and school buildings to address concerns, provide updates, and support continuous improvement.
• Assist in budgeting and planning for Section 41 and Title III funds, ensuring allowable use and alignment with district goals.
• Lead or assist with data analysis to inform program decisions and staffing allocations.
• Support onboarding of new ML staff and paraprofessionals.

• Assist the Coordinator with grant reporting, compliance submissions, and program audits.
• Monitor WIDA certification completion, maintain testing documentation, and ensure annual reports are accurate.
• Provide training and troubleshooting for Ellevation, Lexia English, Read
  180, Nearpod, and other ML platforms.
• Support Grow-Your-Own and teacher pipeline initiatives for bilingual educators.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ESL or Bilingual Education Endorsement (or eligible).
• Master’s degree in TESOL, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field…