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Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Program Specialist: Multilingual Services

Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454


About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.

Our Beliefs We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect. We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute. We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact. We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive. We believe honesty and integrity build trust. We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment. We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance. We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community. We believe service is an act of love. We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity. We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.

Our Mission The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by

a whole child approach an inclusive environment community and family engagement transformational innovation and highly effective staff

Parameters We will make decisions based on what is best for students. We will welcome all people with dignity and respect. We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources. We will embrace, practice, and model integrity. We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Program Specialist - Multilingual Services serves under the Director of Teaching and Learning, Supplemental Programs, and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services. The Program Specialist - Multilingual Services is accountable for improving student achievement through the effective management of English Learner support and development, enhancement and improvement of curriculum and instructional programs in English Language Development to provide English Learner students access to high quality teaching and learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's Degree, five years of certificated teaching experience, and three years increasingly responsible supervisory and/or management or related experience in areas of specialty; Teaching credential required; and valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent experience/education relevant to the essential duties noted above. Bilingual/Multilingual preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license; Teaching Credential required, and valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent experience/education relevant to the essential duties noted above.

Administrative Services Credential (valid California Administrative Services Credential) Other (Valid Teaching Credential)