PK-2 Dual Language Curriculum and Instruction Specialist chez Uplift Education
Uplift Education · Dallas, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
$72,500.00 - $72,500.00
- Professional
- Bureau à Dallas
- Position Type:
Central Management Office (CMO)/Curriculum & Instruction Specialist - Date Posted:
9/9/2025 - Location:
Central Management Office Dallas Additional Information: Show/Hide - Collaborate with the Multilingual team to write and develop Literacy curriculum and resources that are aligned to the paired literacy framework and that support simultaneous biliteracy instruction within early childhood education contexts.
- Develop, revise, and maintain PK–2 curriculum documents in both English and Spanish, including ELD lesson plans, assessments, and instructional supports for ELAR/SLAR and Spanish-language IB resources that promote early childhood development and elementary readiness.
- Ensure all curriculum materials are fully aligned to Uplift’s Scope and Sequence, TEKS, ELPS, and the IB framework, and that they support the 80/20 language allocation model while addressing early childhood developmental domains.
- Integrate cross-linguistic connections and simultaneous biliteracy development strategies into all curriculum documents to promote metalinguistic awareness and academic language growth in both languages.
- Lead development and adaptation of curriculum resources to ensure instructional equity and access in both program languages.
- Ensure all finalized curriculum documents are published and maintained equitably on the network’s curriculum platforms (e.g., Toddle, Intranet, or other LMS), with consistency across English and Spanish materials.
- Collaborate with campus leaders, teachers, content experts, and C&I team members to develop curriculum that is culturally and linguistically responsive, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate.
- Partner with the Multilingual team to embed language supports and dual language best practices within instructional materials and professional development.
- Support vertical alignment and coherence in literacy, language, and IB content across English and Spanish instruction.
- Champion equitable access to instructional resources, ensuring that dual language teachers have the tools, training, and support needed to meet the academic and linguistic needs of Emergent Bilingual students.
- Facilitate professional development aligned to early biliteracy, foundational phonemic awareness, phonics, and dual language instructional best practices.
- Provide whole group, small group, and one-on-one coaching to school leaders and teachers to strengthen implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Develop coaching tools to support planning for bridging, language objectives, and translanguaging practices.
- Collaborate with the Multilingual team to co-develop and deliver PD sessions that align with compliance and instructional excellence.
- Design and support the implementation of assessments in both English and Spanish that are aligned to content standards and appropriate for dual language learners.
- Monitor and analyze assessment data (formative, summative, and language proficiency) to inform instruction, refine curriculum, and identify areas for intervention.
- Partner with campus leaders and the Data team to disaggregate and track scholar performance across linguistic subgroups and develop equitable strategies for academic growth.
- Monitor and support curriculum implementation through classroom observations, coaching cycles, and collaborative planning.
- Analyze student data (formative, summative, language proficiency) to guide instructional planning and intervention.
- Provide targeted support for schools with identified needs to accelerate student outcomes.
- Collaborate with campus leaders to deliver data-informed, job-embedded PD that is aligned to IB and Uplift expectations.
- Supports identification and reclassification testing for Emergent Bilinguals. Including the Beginning of the year, End of year, and the Welcome to Uplift Day.
- Engage in Dual Language and/or ESL Cohorts, as appropriate, twice monthly with the Multilingual Managers to receive professional development- additional collaboration opportunities to be arranged upon request of either team.
- Participate in monthly network observations in partnership with the Dual Language team
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university required
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Reading, or related field preferred
- Instructional coaching certification or training preferred
- International Baccalaureate experience preferred
- Must have a valid Texas Teacher Certification with endorsement in Bilingual and/or ESL education.
- If no Bilingual certification, must have equivalent experience with biliteracy curriculum development.
- Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience in elementary literacy or dual language
- Experience working with Dual Language or Bilingual programs required
- Formal school leadership experience (Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, Instructional Coach) preferred
- Leadership experience providing teachers and leaders with content-specific professional development
- Demonstrated and measurable student achievement in literacy on state assessments
- Experience with adult learning principles and coaching methodologies
- Experience in individual teacher needs assessment and customized support planning
- Deep knowledge of the Science of Teaching Reading, evidence-based literacy practices, and specialized strategies for supporting emergent bilingual and multilingual learners
- Strong instructional leadership and coaching skills with expertise in adult learning principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with adults
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and facilitate difficult conversations
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to provide encouragement and motivational support
- Classroom management expertise and ability to coach teachers in behavior management strategies
- Technology integration skills and the ability to support teachers with educational software and digital tools
- Lesson modeling and demonstration of teaching abilities
- Resource development and materials creation skills
- Data analysis skills and ability to translate data into actionable instructional strategies
- Individual needs assessment and customized support planning capabilities
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple school sites
- Competency in Microsoft Office applications and data management systems
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to build relationships and establish trust with teachers and leaders
- Partnership and collaborative leadership skills for working with school leadership teams
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization
- High expectations (academic and behavioral) for all students
- Relentless achiever mindset
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture orientation
- Commitment to continuous reflection and self-improvement
| PK-2 Dual Language Curriculum and Instruction Specialist | JobID: 5434 |
Mission Statement:
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
Primary Purpose:
The Early Childhood Education Dual Language Curriculum Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of bilingual curriculum, instruction, and assessment across Uplift’s PK–2 classrooms. This role focuses on early literacy development through simultaneous biliteracy instruction and ensures our dual language model promotes academic rigor, equity, and cultural relevance in our Early Childhood classrooms. The ECE DL Curriculum Specialist will create curriculum resources, collaborate with both MLP and
Curriculum partners, and provide professional development in alignment with IB Programme Standards and Practices. In partnership with the Multilingual team, the ECE DL Curriculum Specialist will work to ensure dual language scholars receive equitable access to high-quality instruction, resources, and assessment practices aligned to their linguistic and academic needs while supporting critical early childhood developmental milestones and school readiness outcomes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Curricular Support 50%
Curriculum partners, and provide professional development in alignment with IB Programme Standards and Practices. In partnership with the Multilingual team, the ECE DL Curriculum Specialist will work to ensure dual language scholars receive equitable access to high-quality instruction, resources, and assessment practices aligned to their linguistic and academic needs while supporting critical early childhood developmental milestones and school readiness outcomes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Curricular Support 50%
Teacher and Leader Professional Development 20%
Assessment and Data 10%
Campus and Academic Team Support 20%
Assessment and Data 10%
Campus and Academic Team Support 20%
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Starting Salary: $72,500
Application Procedure:
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Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.
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