Executive Director of Bilingual Education and Languages

PRIMARY PURPOSE
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The Executive Director of Bilingual Education and World Languages serves as an instructional leader and the district’s compliance officer for English Language Learners (ELLs) and World Language programs. Operating under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer within the Division of Teaching and Learning, the Executive Director ensures that students acquiring English and those pursuing biliteracy receive equitable access to rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that accelerates language development, promotes academic achievement, and affirms cultural and linguistic identity.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing policies and practices that guarantee full compliance with CR Part 154, ESSA Title III, Commissioner’s Regulations, and federal civil rights.

The Executive Director provides both strategic and operational leadership to improve outcomes for multilingual learners. The role requires initiative, discretion and independent judgment when advising the Chief Academic Officer on practices that address the diverse educational needs of students. This includes overseeing program development, managing the bilingual/ENL program continuum, coordinating with Human Capital to ensure appropriate certification and staffing, and leading district wide professional development aligned to CR Part 154 mandates.

The Executive Director ensures accurate and timely submission of all required federal and state reports, including the Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP), Title III documentation, and corrective actions identified by the New York State Education Department.

The Executive Director supports school principals in meeting accountability expectations while ensuring high levels of satisfaction with central office services. This role leads the development and implementation of curriculum, instructional programs, and professional learning responsive to the linguistic and academic needs of multilingual learners. The Executive Director also oversees both local and categorical budgets, including general fund allocations and Title III funds, ensuring that fiscal resources are aligned to instructional priorities such as staffing, curriculum, professional learning, and technology.

In partnerships with families, community organizations, and the Bilingual Education Council, the Executive Director ensures multilingual families are informed, engaged, and supported.

Through comprehensive leadership, the Executive Director ensures the Rochester City School District delivers high-quality, inclusive, and legally compliant educational services that improve outcomes and promote equity for every multilingual learner.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Instructional Leadership

• Support the district’s instructional vision for English Language Learners (ELLs), Bilingual, and World Language programs to ensure equitable access to rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
• Build consensus among staff, families, and stakeholders to unify a vision for instruction and language development across schools.
• Develop and implement the district wide ENL/Bilingual program continuum in alignment with CR Part 154 and NYSED guidance.
• Oversee curriculum/assessment planning and implementation for ENL, Bilingual, and World Language programs, including curriculum selection, assessment design, and culturally responsive materials.
• Analyze student achievement data, make recommendations, and develop action plans to inform teacher practice and support academic improvement.
• Collaborate with content area directors to embed language development into all content instruction across K–12.
• Maintain active communication with local, state, and national ELL councils and NYSED to monitor trends, inform course offerings, and share updates with district staff.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Serve as the district’s compliance officer for CR Part 154, ESSA Title III, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and all federal and state mandates governing services for multilingual learners.
• Coordinate with the Office of Language Assessment and Placement to ensure accurate identification, assessment, placement, and reclassification of ELLs in…