Job Description:
 Multilingual Learner (ML) Department Head

Please Note: This is a full time teaching position in addition to the responsbiilites to that of the Department Head.   
 
Mission Statement: 
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration, inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging. 

Broad Function:
This position is responsible for fostering increased student learning by improving the overall coordination and implementation of ESL instruction by managing and coordinating teaching and learning which takes place within the department. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with State Department of Education regulations for ESL/Bilingual. 


Qualifications, Experience and Job Requirements:

• Connecticut State teaching TESOL (111) certification required. 
• Connecticut Administrators’ Certificate (092) preferred.   
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills required. 
• Knowledge of state and local policies and procedures related to curriculum, instruction and related areas of ESL required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as ML, Bilingual or TESOL teacher. 
• Capacity to supervise others in a manner that leads to quality performance in a team atmosphere required.
• Ability to teach classes and manage department responsibilities required. 
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness required.
• Working knowledge of computer technology and the associated software tools required. 
• Ability to establish rapport with both students and adults required. 
• Ability to analyze data for the purposes of decision making and planning required.
• Previous administrative or leadership experience in an academic setting preferred. 
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and team management abilities required. 
• Strong understanding of academic program development required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff required. 

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of core subject area curriculum standards, language acquisition and understanding of biliteracy  instructional practices required.

Salary & Compensation:

• Annual Salary in accordance with MFT CBA 
• Additional Department Head Stipend: $5,285 (Prorated based on start date) 

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy. Middletown BOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).