Supervisor Elementary Multilingual Learner Supervisor

Job Description:

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 11,000 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance all learners to their highest potential.

Overview

The position of Elementary Supervisor of Multilingual Learner Programs is part of a team that includes two additional elementary supervisors in the areas of STEM and Literacy. Together, they perform a variety of supervisory and administrative roles to oversee successful program implementation and assessment monitoring districtwide. The Elementary Supervisor serves on the Districts Curriculum Development Team (CDT) and facilitates communication between building-level administrators and staff to ensure effective curriculum implementation and alignment across K-5 programs.

The Elementary Supervisor reports to the Curriculum Administrator for Multilingual Learner & World Language Programs, and collaborates with other administrators such as the Chief of Schools, building-level administrators, instructional coaches, and student services departments in an effort to continuously improve programs of study and strengthen services to students and families, with a particular focus on multilingual learners in alignment with District goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education required. Graduate work in TESOL, bilingual education, curriculum development, instruction, and assessment preferred.

• Connecticut certification required:

• 092 Intermediate Administration and Supervision

• 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK-12; 902 Bilingual content certification

• Additional 013 Elementary K-6, 305 Elementary Grades 1-6 or equivalent

• Two to three years of demonstrated leadership experience, including but not limited to instructional leadership teams, curriculum leadership, coaching, department leadership, or building administration.

• Demonstrated commitment to multilingual learner achievement, language acquisition, and culturally responsive instructional practices.

• Experience supporting ML programming, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement initiatives.

• Experience conducting walk-throughs, formal and informal observations, and evaluations for certified staff members.

• Experience in student data analysis and progress monitoring.

• Ability to communicate effectively and problem solve collaboratively with leaders of academic priorities.

• Spanish or Portuguese bilingual preferred.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary range from $147,187, depending upon experience.
• 206-day work year. Terms and conditions of employment as further described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Danbury School Administrators Association and the Danbury Board of Education, a copy of which can be found on the District website at www.danbury.k12.ct.us under the District/Human Resources tabs.