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Dean of Multilingual Education - (Immediate) | KIPP Austin Academy of Arts and L
Kipp Enc, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Dean of Multilingual Education - (Immediate) | KIPP Austin Academy of Arts and Letters
Full-time Start Date: Immediate opening KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together. The Dean of Multilingual Education plays a central role to support the school in fulfilling the KIPP Texas’ mission by directly impacting the academic and linguistic success of all Multilingual Learners. The Dean of Multilingual Education is a campus leader who supports the administration of the multilingual program, leading both instructional coaching on sheltered instruction pedagogy and monitoring compliance for all EBs on their campus. The Dean of Multilingual Education leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD), linguistic accommodations, and instructional practices for emergent bilingual students. The Dean of Multilingual Education also provides ESL instruction with small groups of newcomer/beginner students for 1-2 class periods per day. The Dean of Multilingual Education is responsible for communicating with parents of emergent bilingual students and planning Title III parent, family, and community events. The Dean of MLE reports to the School Leader and follows a 12-month calendar. As a Dean of Multilingual Education, you will internalize and drive towards academic and language development goals for multilingual students by ensuring: 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD KTX meets Domain III TELPAS growth goals KTX meets EB Academic Achievement STAAR/EOC goals for reading and math 90% of teachers score a 3+ on the implement sheltered instruction strategies 90% of newcomer EBs receiving ELDA intervention will make one-level proficiency growth 90% of federal and state compliance requirements are completed on-time Plan and execute three Title III events to increase and strengthen family, parent, and community engagement Key Responsibilities and Duties Use campus data to identify and prioritize courses and teachers to improve EB academic achievement Lead ML professional learning for teachers and school staff, including sheltered instruction coaching cycle, leading content team meetings, lesson internalizations, data meetings, and campus-wide professional development. Monitor progress of teachers' use of content-based language instruction strategies. Enhance ML program hiring practices and support ESL paraprofessionals and Bilingual/ESL teacher retention. Complete BOY, MOY, and EOY LPACs and related activities on time with fidelity and validity. Plan and execute TELPAS and TELPAS ALT. Build strong relationships with all emergent bilingual (EB) students across the campus. Teach 1-2 English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) courses to newcomers, beginners, and intermediates. Monitor usage and growth on Summit K12 for all EBs on campus. Facilitate specific EB Title III events with parents, families, and the community to foster a welcoming school culture. Knowledge and Skills Experience in coaching teachers to effectively plan and deliver instructional strategies for emergent bilingual learners. Understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and ability to design effective lessons and assessments that align with the standards. Knowledge of second language acquisition theory, pedagogy, and practice. Experience in cross-curricular and integrated approaches in curriculum and instruction to promote all four language domains. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for Bilingual and ESL programs. Demonstrated success in English Learner student achievement as measured by analysis of assessment results. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent written and oral communication skills (bilingual in Spanish preferred). Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (required) with required licensure/certification or Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition (TESOL, ESL, Bilingual). At least two years teaching Multilingual Learners (Content or Pull-Out ESL and/or Bilingual Program). At least two years of experience as an LPAC member. Strong record of advancing multilingual students’ content and language skills. Required Specialized Training Specialized training in Second Language Acquisition (Sheltered Instruction, SIOP, Biliteracy, Content-Based Language Instruction). Required Licensure/Certification: Must have by April 30th 2024 Preferred : Texas teacher license with an ESL or Bilingual Education endorsement. Master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition (ESL, Bilingual, TESOL, or related area). TESOL Certification with concurrent enrollment in Texas Educator Preparation Program or Master’s degree program. What We Bring to the Table The starting point for the salary range for this position is commensurate upon experience and internal-equity. Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. Paid family leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families. Employee assistance programs. Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported. KIPP also offers employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. Physical Requirements Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop. Attending conferences or training sessions. School environment in classrooms and offices. Travel Requirements Travel monthly to regional meetings is required. KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
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Full-time Start Date: Immediate opening KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together. The Dean of Multilingual Education plays a central role to support the school in fulfilling the KIPP Texas’ mission by directly impacting the academic and linguistic success of all Multilingual Learners. The Dean of Multilingual Education is a campus leader who supports the administration of the multilingual program, leading both instructional coaching on sheltered instruction pedagogy and monitoring compliance for all EBs on their campus. The Dean of Multilingual Education leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language Development (ELD), linguistic accommodations, and instructional practices for emergent bilingual students. The Dean of Multilingual Education also provides ESL instruction with small groups of newcomer/beginner students for 1-2 class periods per day. The Dean of Multilingual Education is responsible for communicating with parents of emergent bilingual students and planning Title III parent, family, and community events. The Dean of MLE reports to the School Leader and follows a 12-month calendar. As a Dean of Multilingual Education, you will internalize and drive towards academic and language development goals for multilingual students by ensuring: 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD KTX meets Domain III TELPAS growth goals KTX meets EB Academic Achievement STAAR/EOC goals for reading and math 90% of teachers score a 3+ on the implement sheltered instruction strategies 90% of newcomer EBs receiving ELDA intervention will make one-level proficiency growth 90% of federal and state compliance requirements are completed on-time Plan and execute three Title III events to increase and strengthen family, parent, and community engagement Key Responsibilities and Duties Use campus data to identify and prioritize courses and teachers to improve EB academic achievement Lead ML professional learning for teachers and school staff, including sheltered instruction coaching cycle, leading content team meetings, lesson internalizations, data meetings, and campus-wide professional development. Monitor progress of teachers' use of content-based language instruction strategies. Enhance ML program hiring practices and support ESL paraprofessionals and Bilingual/ESL teacher retention. Complete BOY, MOY, and EOY LPACs and related activities on time with fidelity and validity. Plan and execute TELPAS and TELPAS ALT. Build strong relationships with all emergent bilingual (EB) students across the campus. Teach 1-2 English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) courses to newcomers, beginners, and intermediates. Monitor usage and growth on Summit K12 for all EBs on campus. Facilitate specific EB Title III events with parents, families, and the community to foster a welcoming school culture. Knowledge and Skills Experience in coaching teachers to effectively plan and deliver instructional strategies for emergent bilingual learners. Understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and ability to design effective lessons and assessments that align with the standards. Knowledge of second language acquisition theory, pedagogy, and practice. Experience in cross-curricular and integrated approaches in curriculum and instruction to promote all four language domains. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for Bilingual and ESL programs. Demonstrated success in English Learner student achievement as measured by analysis of assessment results. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent written and oral communication skills (bilingual in Spanish preferred). Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (required) with required licensure/certification or Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition (TESOL, ESL, Bilingual). At least two years teaching Multilingual Learners (Content or Pull-Out ESL and/or Bilingual Program). At least two years of experience as an LPAC member. Strong record of advancing multilingual students’ content and language skills. Required Specialized Training Specialized training in Second Language Acquisition (Sheltered Instruction, SIOP, Biliteracy, Content-Based Language Instruction). Required Licensure/Certification: Must have by April 30th 2024 Preferred : Texas teacher license with an ESL or Bilingual Education endorsement. Master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition (ESL, Bilingual, TESOL, or related area). TESOL Certification with concurrent enrollment in Texas Educator Preparation Program or Master’s degree program. What We Bring to the Table The starting point for the salary range for this position is commensurate upon experience and internal-equity. Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. Paid family leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families. Employee assistance programs. Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported. KIPP also offers employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. Physical Requirements Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop. Attending conferences or training sessions. School environment in classrooms and offices. Travel Requirements Travel monthly to regional meetings is required. KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
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