Director of Biliteracy & English Learners at CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

115804.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication, Instructional Frameworks, Curriculum Development, Research, Assessment, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Professional Development, Compliance

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Job Details Job Location: Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: See Qualifications Salary Range: $95000.00 - $115804.47 Salary Job Shift: 12-Months Job Category: Education - Administration Description Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the TK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA’s resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students’ success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Our goal is for CNCA graduates to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers. Organizational Leadership Responsibilities We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization. Mindsets Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision Belief in and embodiment the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Skills Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization CNCA Anchors EXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development. EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs. COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live. INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work. JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand. BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated The Opportunity The Director of Biliteracy and English Learner Instruction (DBELI), in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning (SDTL), supports the implementation of a socially-just, research-based, innovative instructional and assessment approach across the domains of designated and integrated English Language Development, the dual language program, and literacy education to ensure success in CNCA’s mission. The DBELI works collaboratively with the CAO, SDTL, and the Content Team to support the overall development and implementation of a coherent horizontally and vertically aligned instructional program. The DBELI maintains knowledge of current research, best practices and trends on a national and state level to provide direction and guidance to the CAO, SDTL, and Content Team. Ultimately, the DBELI works strategically at a systems level to implement structures and strategies to close the opportunity and achievement gap. Strategy and Vision Setting Responsibilities Serve as a member of the Content Team, contributing expertise on language and biliteracy development to inform the overall vision and strategy of the Content Team and the Learning Group Support the development of strategic plan for the ongoing success of the Content Team Support the research and development of a cohesive plan for integrated and designated English Language Development curriculum, instruction, and assessment in grades pre-K through 12 Support the research and development of a cohesive plan for the dual language program in grades pre-K through 8 Support the research and development of a cohesive plan for literacy instruction in grades pre-K through 12 Contribute to the development of structures and processes to increase the level of excellence across all CNCA schools, and specifically as they relate to language and biliteracy development Monitor the effectiveness of language and biliteracy development through the use of key metrics to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making Elevate challenges that arise in the context of English Learner and biliteracy programming, instruction and assessment, and work with the SDTL to inform and improve work Understand and navigate the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context facing urban charter schools and the students they serve Teams and Performance Management Responsibilities Collaborate to develop and facilitate long-term, substantive, coherent professional development plans for the Content Team Set ambitious personal and professional goals and model relentless effort toward these goals Compliance and Management Responsibilities Collaborate with the SDTL to ensure that expenditures for language and literacy development are in line with budget and priorities Ensure that all language and literacy development functions and projects are effectively managed Collaborate with the Knowledge Management team to ensure compliance related to district, state and federal reporting of English Language Learner progress Collaborate with the Knowledge Management team to ensure compliance of procedures for the reclassification of English Language Learners Contribute to preparation and presentation of regular status reports for the Executive Leadership Team and/or the Board of Directors related to CNCA’s English Learners and literacy development Establish relationships with outside agencies related to English Language Learners and literacy development Communicate effectively orally and in writing Other duties as assigned NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026. Qualifications Bachelor Degree required; will consider Associate’s Degree/two years of college + two (2) years of related work experience OR four (4) years of related work experience (plus any additional required experience) At least 3-5 years in urban education Proven success as a teacher and leader as evidenced by multiple proof points Knowledge of English Language Development compliance, administration, and coordination Knowledge of a range of PK-12 instructional frameworks and curriculum as related to language and literacy development, the CCSS for ELA and SLA, and bilingual education

Responsibilities

The Director of Biliteracy and English Learner Instruction supports the implementation of innovative instructional and assessment approaches for English Language Development and literacy education. They work collaboratively with leadership to develop and implement a coherent instructional program and monitor its effectiveness.