Director of World Languages and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) - Foreign Language Office

Foreign Language And Dual Language Immersion Program Director

License and Certification

Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required Education

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in related field Required Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred Doctoral Degree in related field

Preferred Experience

Qualifications:

5 years of successful teaching experience with two years in an instructional leadership role Required Instructional and leadership experience in the area of foreign language and local administrative experience Preferred Skills

Qualifications:

Strong leadership skills Ability to develop, lead, and supervise a K-12 foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) instructional and assessment program to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for foreign language and DLI which supports the direction of the district Ability to coordinate foreign language and DLI program with other curricular and instructional programs Ability to lead others in pursuit of the district's mission, vision, and goals as related to curriculum and instruction Ability to project and generate positive attitudes Ability to work successfully with colleagues, teachers, and community members

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct the development, revision, implementation, and continuous quality improvements of a comprehensive and cohesive K-12 program in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) in the context of all Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Oversee the review and development of the AKS curriculum in the foreign language and DLI program areas through extensive stakeholder engagement.

Implement a process for continuous improvement of the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs based on student achievement data, customer feedback, and other data as appropriate. Align the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs with state curriculum, standardized assessment measures, and other external exemplars as appropriate. Lead the development and implementation of long-term goals and plans designed to meet the instructional needs of the students, teachers, and/or teacher leaders of GCPS.

Evaluate and identify best instructional practices and programs for achievement of foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. Provide and maintain appropriate resources to schools and teachers for best instructional strategies (i.e. interventions, extensions, and lesson plans). Facilitate instruction of the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs through work with teachers, department chairs, school administrators, central office administrators, and other staff as appropriate.

Direct a high-performing, growth-oriented team in support of the initiatives, priorities, and goals of the department, division, and district. Coordinate with the Accountability and Assessment Office to identify, develop, and maintain appropriate systems for monitoring student achievement of foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students. Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including, but not limited to, cross-functional action teams, cross-divisional/cross-departmental efforts, professional learning, and resource development/acquisition.

Identify and evaluate current research, content knowledge, and trends in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and communicate to internal and external audiences as appropriate. Lead district efforts to improve student achievement via professional learning, curriculum support, programmatic support, and partnerships with internal/external stakeholders. Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated model of professional development in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) for teachers and administrators, based on district goals, research, data, and customer feedback.

Provide support to local school administrators in the development and delivery of appropriate professional development opportunities in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Develop and direct the program area's annual operating budget in a fiscally responsible manner that supports the initiatives, priorities, and goals of the department, division, and district. Prepare budgetary requests and recommendations for the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for annual budget development.

Support the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction in management of the budget for the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. Review and propose to policies and procedures related to the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs to leadership. Use multiple data sources and…