Language Acquisition Program Director
POSITION: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION
This employee oversees the identification, assessment, placement and delivery of services to K-
12 English language learners in the Territory. The Director reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction. This is a 10 month position represented by the Virgin Islands Educational Administrators Association.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
- Monitors and evaluates for compliance with approved program activities, Department policies and local and federal laws;
- Plans and develops operating procedures and policies which support the goals and objectives;
- Prepares and coordinates State Operational Plan;
- Supports teachers in implementing best practices for English language learners;
- Supervise English as a Second Language (ESL) trainers and coaches, data support personnel and administrative secretary;
- Collaborates with other content areas and programs to maximize effectiveness;
- Develops and monitor ESL budget and approve expenditures;
- Keeps abreast of most current research and state/national information regarding English language programming;
- Meets with ESL teachers to assist in the coordination and improvement of programs;
- Attends coordinators’ meetings;
- Compiles statistical data on students who are English language learners;
- Completes yearly state reports on English language learners and assessment data;
- Coordinates staff development activities, workshops, and community programs to enhance educational services;
- Disseminates information on federal mandates, regulations and guidelines;
- Plans long-term training goals and objectives;
- Assumes fiscal responsibility for the State Office of English Language Acquisition, including sole responsibility for administering, monitoring and coordinating the budget, for initiating requisitions and for developing a budget;
- Reviews research on effective bilingual education program components;
- Conducts in-service training for Bilingual/ESL Education District Coordinators, school administrators and others as required;
- Performs other related work as required.
FACTOR I: KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge of the Department of Education, its functions, organization, policies and programs;
- Advanced knowledge of language acquisition and the teaching of limited-English students, curriculum and staff development strategies.
- Intermediate knowledge of computers, math and budgeting.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and Department policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
- Ability to research, compile data, and write reports.
- Ability to plan and develop curriculum.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in both Spanish and English.
- Ability to supervise the compilation and preparation of accurate statistical reports and data within established deadlines;
- Ability to understand and speak the English and Spanish languages;
FACTOR II: SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Director works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction. Work is viewed and evaluated directly through researched documents and reports, observations, monthly reports, annual reports, annual performance evaluations, and annual program evaluations.
FACTOR III: GUIDELINES
Federal and local guidelines for the administration of the State Operational Plan, the English Language Acquisition Programs and the expenditures of funds must be followed.
FACTOR IV: COMPLEXITY
Work is intellectual in nature and involves comparing, analyzing, communicating, compiling, coordinating, instructing, computing, synthesizing, evaluating, negotiating, and the exercise of good interpersonal skills.
FACTOR V: SCOPE AND EFFECT
The scope of the work to be performed by the Language Acquisition Program Director includes the formulation of short and long-range plans and the identification of goals for continued development and implementation. This work impacts English language learner students from kindergarten through grade 12.
FACTOR VI, VII: PERSONAL CONTACTS and PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are primarily with State and District level bilingual/ESL education personnel, school administrators, teachers, students, parents and the community at large. The primary purpose of the contacts is to provide information, assistance and support, gather information, and make recommendations for improving the programs affecting English language learner students in the public schools in the Territory.
FACTOR VIII: PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no strenuous physical demands placed on this position. Air travel within the Territory and travel to the mainland to attend workshops and seminars are required, in addition to driving to various schools and activity centers.
FACTOR IX: WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a smoke free, drug-free office setting with a computer work station and a telephone. The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in bilingual education, English as a second language, or related area.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience.
- Must have 2-5 years experience in a supervisory capacity.
“No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap or age.”
Complainant may write to:
Director Director
Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources
#2133 Hospital Street #44-46 Kongens Gade Christiansted, VI 00820 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
FORM# LangAcqDirector 3/00 (Rev. 3/09/09)
