Director Of Language Acquisition Services

This job is also posted in Santa Fe South Schools

Starting Date: Immediately

Santa Fe South Schools | Oklahoma City, OK
Department: Student Services, Works in Conjunction with the Academic Team
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services/Works Closely with the Chief Academic Officer and other Executive Directors
FLSA Status: Exempt/ 210 Contract Days

Santa Fe South Schools is a free, public charter school district serving students and families on the south side of Oklahoma City. For more than 20 years, Santa Fe South has worked to provide students with a challenging, student-centered education that prepares them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our work is grounded in high expectations for students and adults, strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and a belief that every student should leave Santa Fe South prepared to have a seat at any table they choose.

The Director of Language Acquisition Services provides strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight for all language acquisition programs and services for Multilingual Learners (MLs) / English Learners (ELs). This role is dedicated to accelerating language proficiency, enhancing academic growth and achievement, and ensuring educational equity for all diverse learners.

The Director works closely with district leaders and practitioners to design, implement, and refine high-quality instructional practices, data-driven systems, and compliant student services.

Additionally, because the instructional leadership framework at Santa Fe South Schools is explicit and aligned across the system, the Director of Language Acquisition will be responsible for learning and operating within the instructional leadership systems. This candidate must be highly collaborative and focused on instructional outcomes to complement the academic priorities of the district with a specific focus on language acquisition for multilingual learners.

This leader will work closely with the Academic Team while maintaining a distinct organizational role within Student Services.

• Instructional Practice & Equity: Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices that support English language learners and enhance equitable access to high-quality education across all grade levels and subject areas.

• Academic & Curriculum Leadership: Review and provide feedback on district curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, and academic systems to ensure they appropriately support multilingual learners.

• Curriculum Alignment: Collaborate with the Academic Team to align language acquisition priorities with district academic priorities and instructional expectations.

• Instructional
  
  Coaching:
  
  Work closely with cohorts of EL teachers to provide ongoing instructional coaching to build teacher capacity.

• Professional Development: Design and deliver high-impact professional learning for teachers, administrators, and support staff on evidence-based strategies for language learning and culturally responsive teaching in alignment with district instructional priorities.

• New Teacher Academy: Participate in and support New Teacher Academy, ensuring that language acquisition practices and supports for multilingual learners are integrated into new teacher development.

• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Collaborate with district leaders to support interventions and accommodations that promote student success as part of a multi-tiered system of support.

• District Framework: Apply the SFS instructional leadership framework, systems, protocols, and expectations to the work of Language Acquisition Services.

• Development as Leader: Participate in applicable instructional leadership meetings, including Campus Leadership Development, Site Leader Meeting, and other instructional leadership meetings.

• High Expectations: Hold the line on district academic, instructional, and language acquisition priorities.

• Data Partnership: Partner closely with the…