Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist (Bilingual / Multilingual Education Specialist)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE

Limited Period - anticipated end date 6/30/2026

Telework available upon management approval.

Opening Date: May 13, 2024

Closing Date:  May 28, 2024

Job Class Code: 3034
Grade: 28
Salary: $58,801.60 - $87,609.60/Annually
Position Number: 014001182

Purpose:

This is professional service work involving regional and statewide support of PK-12 bilingual and multilingual programming, heritage and world languages, and multilingual students. The position provides PK-12 Bilingual and multilingual program leadership and expertise to organizations and educators statewide through the provision of professional development opportunities and technical assistance. Additionally, in support of our statewide economic development goals, requiring high quality and engaging PK-12 learning experiences that prepare Maine students for postsecondary education and/or a highly skilled workforce, this position is responsible for ensuring that school leaders and educators understand the benefits of a "Whole Student" approach to education and the importance of interdisciplinary instruction, project-based (and other active, applied teaching and learning practices), and authentic, instructionally embedded assessment, as key levers for student engagement, deeper learning, and equity of access for all students. This position is also responsible for designing and implementing live and asynchronous, online professional development plans, and providing virtual office hours and technical assistance in these best practices to support school leaders, educators, and curriculum coordinators in the development of interdisciplinary, project based and/or applied learning units of study, lessons, and activities for Maine students, particularly Maine's growing multilingual population. Work is performed in collaboration with other members of the Maine DOE and is executed under limited supervision. Extensive use of technology, statewide/national travel and field assignments are required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current learning research, exemplary general education practices (pedagogy) and heritage and world languages, ESOL and Bilingual/multilingual programs, content and instructional knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience with Maine’s education standards (Learning Results), the process of implementing standards and current and emerging trends for world languages, ESOL and Bilingual/multilingual programs.
• Knowledge of outreach organizations providing services related to MLs, Immigrants, and Refugees.
• Knowledge of Maine’s/WIDA English language development standards.
• Knowledge of cultural competency.
• Knowledge of current learning research, exemplary general educational practices and PreK-12 interdisciplinary content and instructional knowledge.
• Knowledge of community involvement issues in education policy decisions and educational operations.
• Knowledge of school improvement, Maine DOE strategic initiatives, systems-change concepts, student centered practices, and tools to support learning in the area of PreK-12 interdisciplinary content.
• Knowledge of large scale and formative assessment development and administration.
• Knowledge of current and emerging state and federal legislation, rules and regulations impacting education.
• Knowledge of and experience with Maine’s education standards (Learning Results), the process of implementing standards and current and emerging trends for PreK-12 interdisciplinary content.
• Knowledge of performance-based and standards-based educational systems.
• Knowledge of systemic change principles.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems, including networking.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management concepts, practices and tools and productivity measures.
• Knowledge of documentation strategies.
• Knowledge of alternative assessment, developmental education and experimental learning.
• Ability to integrate multilingual and bilingual programing with other Maine DOE teams such as Special Services, Assessment, ESEA Federal Programs, Certification and interdisciplinary instruction.
• Ability to facilitate groups and use exemplary interpersonal skills; establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships; effectively manage multiple projects and provide quality service.
• Ability to assist organizations with systemic change strategies/organizational development.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and