Director of Multilingual Programming presso Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Director of Multilingual Programming, with the position set to commence on July 1, 2026. The Director of Multilingual Programming will work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment on the district's Dual Language program and EL learning programs.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the PreK-8 Dual Language and English Language Learning instructional programs.
• Serve as the primary District 47 resource on all matters of Dual Language  and English Language Learning teaching and learning.
• Support staff in analyzing and interpreting data for continuous improvement of student achievement in Dual Language and EL programs
• Organize and implement research-based professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in Dual Language  and English Language Learning programs.
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the district's comprehensive core Dual Language  and English Language Learning programs.
• Facilitate and monitor the alignment of the Dual Language and English Language Learning, instruction and assessment.
• Continually share best-practice research in Dual Language  \and English Language Learning instruction.
• Coordinate the Dual Language and English Language Learning instructional development and ongoing review process.
• In collaboration with the Director of Continuous Improvement, develop, monitor the impact of, and recommend district-wide literacy intervention programs
• Support an MTSS model that assists students participating in the Dual Language and English Language Learning programs. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Educator License with:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Dual Language/ELL teacher in the public school system
  • General Administrative endorsement
  • Teacher Evaluator designation
  • ESL and Bilingual Education endorsements
  • Knowledge of biliteracy and second language acquisition
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient with Google applications/programs
• Successful experience facilitating groups, training, or working in a coaching position
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, supervisory personnel and administration
• Excellent consultation and collaboration skills
• Possess high levels of organization, flexibility, creativity and collaboration

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, and possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more. Perform any and all body movements as related to the job description.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.