Director, Multilingual Learner Services

Position Summary

The Director, Multilingual Learner Services manages the portfolio of Ensemble Learning programming work related to dual language, bilingualism, and biliteracy.

Reporting to the VP of Programs, the Director, Multilingual Learner Services will lead the implementation of Ensemble’s portfolio of dual language and biliteracy programming at the system and campus levels and ensure all practices and products are aligned to the Ensemble standard of excellence.

This role will manage a team including specialists and instructional coaches as well as provide direct client services such as delivering professional learning sessions, coaching educators at all levels in relevant roles, and performing walkthroughs at schools to provide programmatic feedback.

Compensation : $105,000 to $120,000 per year; Salary commensurate with experience + generous benefits

Location : Hybrid Texas Based; Candidate will work from their home office in Texas with up to 60% overnight travel outside of the home region

Time Frame for Hire : The desired start date for this position will be January 2025

Candidate Profile

The Director, Multilingual Learner Services should have proven project management, instructional leadership, dual language leadership, teaching, coaching and relationship management experience.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience as a school or district leader, including managing direct reports
• Experience teaching and / or leading in a dual language school
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively
• Deep knowledge of effective instruction and assessment for multilingual learners
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to engage adults in professional learning
• Knowledge of school funding sources (Title I, II, III, etc.)

Preferred Experience & Qualification

• Advanced degree in a related field (Doctorate strongly preferred)
• Willingness to support schools across the nation
• Experience working across both traditional public schools and public charter schools

Critical Professional Capabilities

Manage Partner Relationships and Portfolio of Biliteracy Projects

• Initiate and launch projects with partners, diagnosing needs, recommending services, clarifying goals and suggesting tools for collaboration
• Maintain partner relationships and secure renewals
• Review client feedback feedback data, share with project managers, and continually improve work
• Develop new program offerings based on the needs of partners
• Participate in cross-functional activities on an as-needed basis such as contributing to marketing materials about biliteracy or providing internal content training

Deliver Direct Partner Programming

• Provide instructional and leadership coaching, plan and deliver professional learning, and complete school walkthroughs
• Collaborate with direct reports and colleagues to ensure all work is at the Ensemble Learning standard of excellence

Manage Internal Biliteracy Team

• Manage (4-6) instructional coaches and specialists to adequately staff projects and ensure successful project completion
• Maintain quality of implementation and programming across team members
• Manage professional learning for your team to ensure continual learning and growth including providing feedback and performance reviews
• Lead biliteracy team meetings, contribute to program team meetings, and collaborate with the VP of Programing to ensure alignment across teams

Other Personal Characteristics

• Curious and driven to learn
• Self-starter and initiative-taker
• High commitment to the mission and driving equity
• Low-ego style with comfort sharing leadership
• Can-do attitude towards new and challenging tasks
• Willingness to practice flexibility to fulfill travel obligations
• Comfort with technology (Google Suite) and openness to learning new tech systems (Zoho, Asana)

About the Organization

Ensemble Learning is a non-profit organization that provides professional learning, leadership coaching, instructional coaching, and strategic planning support to schools and districts across the nation focused on creating a better learning experience for ML students.

We have a strong lens towards equity which includes addressing both instructional needs and school / classroom culture. Ensemble Learning has eleven employees.

Ensemble Learning has been in operation since 2016. During that time, we have served nearly 200 schools and districts across the nation reaching over 100,000 students and have earned 2 multi-million dollar US Department of Education federal contracts to support teachers and school leaders to transform their instruction and improve school and classroom culture.

Currently, Ensemble Learning works with traditional public school districts, public charter schools and charter management organizations, and like-minded nonprofit organizations across the country, with most work in California, Texas, and Colorado.

Benefits Overview

Health Insurance Each employee at Ensemble Learning receives a $1,500 monthly stipend to cover their medical, dental, and vision insurance selections with the option to cover spouses and families.

Any remaining balance after the allowance is taken from your pre-taxed paycheck. Ensemble also offers short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as life insurance.

Discretionary Time Off Rather than setting a specific number of days off, we’ve chosen a policy that puts responsibility for both time on and time off in the hands of our employees, trusting employees to make decisions that best meet both organizational goals and personal needs.

Holidays and Sick Time Ensemble offers 10 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day to all employees.

Employees also receive 12 sick days for personal illness and injury.

Retirement Savings Ensemble Learning offers a 403(b) plan to all full time employees and matches employee contributions up to 5% of their salary beginning the first full pay period after your start date.

And More!

First and Final Offer Policy

Research shows that salary negotiations often only benefit a small segment of the population and can lead to inequities in pay.

With that, Ensemble Learning employs a first and final policy with regards to employment and salary offers. When extending job offers, they will be based on a thorough review of your qualifications and experience, also accounting for the market for similar positions in your location.

Salary ranges are posted for each position and an offer will fall within that range.