Director of World Languages and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) - Foreign Language Office

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field Required
• Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years of successful teaching experience with two years in an instructional leadership role Required
• Instructional and leadership experience in the area of foreign language and local administrative experience Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to develop, lead, and supervise a K-12 foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) instructional and assessment program to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals
• Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for foreign language and DLI which supports the direction of the district
• Ability to coordinate foreign language and DLI program with other curricular and instructional programs
• Ability to lead others in pursuit of the district's mission, vision, and goals as related to curriculum and instruction
• Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues, teachers, and community members

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct the development, revision, implementation, and continuous quality improvements of a comprehensive and cohesive K-12 program in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) in the context of all Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

 

• Oversee the review and development of the AKS curriculum in the foreign language and DLI program areas through extensive stakeholder engagement.
  • Implement a process for continuous improvement of the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs based on student achievement data, customer feedback, and other data as appropriate.
  • Align the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs with state curriculum, standardized assessment measures, and other external exemplars as appropriate.
• Lead the development and implementation of long-term goals and plans designed to meet the instructional needs of the students, teachers, and/or teacher leaders of GCPS.
  • Evaluate and identify best instructional practices and programs for achievement of foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs.
  • Provide and maintain appropriate resources to schools and teachers for best instructional strategies (i.e. interventions, extensions, and lesson plans).
  • Facilitate instruction of the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs through work with teachers, department chairs, school administrators, central office administrators, and other staff as appropriate.
• Direct a high-performing, growth-oriented team in support of the initiatives, priorities, and goals of the department, division, and district.
  • Coordinate with the Accountability and Assessment Office to identify, develop, and maintain appropriate systems for monitoring student achievement of foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students.
• Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives including, but not limited to, cross-functional action teams, cross-divisional/cross-departmental efforts, professional learning, and resource development/acquisition.
  • Identify and evaluate current research, content knowledge, and trends in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and communicate to internal and external audiences as appropriate.
• Lead district efforts to improve student achievement via professional learning, curriculum support, programmatic support, and partnerships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated model of professional development in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) for teachers and administrators, based on district goals, research, data, and customer feedback.
  • Provide support to local school administrators in the development and delivery of appropriate professional development opportunities in foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
• Develop and direct the program area's annual operating budget in a fiscally responsible manner that supports the initiatives, priorities, and goals of the department, division, and district.
  • Prepare budgetary requests and recommendations for the foreign language and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for annual budget development.
  • Support t