Multilingual Learner Program Specialist

Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
MissionTogether with families and communities, we 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 create a more just world.
What We DoAt KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

The Opportunity

The Multilingual Learner Program Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of KIPP SoCal’s Multilingual Learner Program across grades TK-8. The Multilingual Learner Program Specialist operationalizes the program vision, strengthens instructional practice, supports schools to improve student outcomes for multilingual learners, and ensures schools meet state, federal, and local compliance requirements. The Multilingual Learner Program Specialist plays a key role in supporting curriculum implementation, professional learning, data systems, and family engagement region-wide. All efforts driven by the Multilingual Learner Program Specialist align language development practices with broader academic and operational priorities.   Multilingual Learner Program Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Multilingual Learner Programs.   Priority Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 Ideal Start Date: June 5, 2026 Likely Interview Process: Application Asynchronous Video Interview (20-25 min) Hiring Manager Zoom Interview (45-60 min) In-person Final Interview (at least 1/2 day); at our office and/or school site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Associate Director of ML Programs to execute key initiatives and priorities for multilingual learners
• Support implementation and ongoing refinement of the EL Master Plan
• Support schools in implementing a comprehensive ELD program, including designated and integrated ELD
• Contribute to the development of systems, tools, and resources that support strong ELD implementation
• Support the design and execution of regional and school-based professional development focused on effective ELD practices
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Multilingual Learner Programs to conduct school visits, observations, and walkthroughs to strengthen ELD instruction
• Assist teachers and leaders with implementation of curriculum and instructional materials to meet the needs of multilingual learners
• Lead regional administration of the ELPAC including planning, training, scheduling, test security, and accurate and timely completion of all testing requirements
• Assist in developing and maintaining assessment and data systems to monitor multilingual learner progress
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to inform instructional decisions and student goal setting
• Lead school-based stakeholders through implementation of processes for identification, placement, progress monitoring, and reclassification of multilingual learners
• Lead and design systems to support schools with English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• At least 4-6 years of teaching and/or instructional leadership experience
• Active CLEAR or Preliminary Credential strongly preferred
• Experience working with multilingual learners and implementing ELD programs
• Experience administering and coordinating administration for Initial and Summative ELPAC
• Critical thinking skills and creativity in building strong systems and structures to support ELD instruction
• Strong understanding of language acquisition research and effective instructional practices for designated and integrated ELD
• Experience using data to dr