26-27 Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education
Young World Physical Education, Somerville, MA, United States
26-27 Assistant Director of Multilingual Learner Education
Somerville Public Schools CENTRAL OFFICE - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job Details Job ID:
5564423 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Position Summary In collaboration with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and MLE Leadership Team, provide instructional leadership and management of programming that provides best practices and supports for Multilingual Learners across the district to achieve at their highest potential.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Provide support and supervision to Multilingual Learner Education staff in all schools and programs across the district in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
Evaluate Multilingual Learner Education staff in conjunction with School Principals and MLE Director in alignment with state and district Educator Evaluation guidelines;
May assist the Director in the evaluation of other MLE-associated administrators by serving as the supervisory evaluator as assigned annually;
Coordinate district-developed and common assessment systems to monitor progress of Multilingual Learners towards language proficiencies;
Provide guidance and expertise in MTSS and referral process and instructional interventions for Multilingual Learners;
Monitor data maintenance and conduct data analysis using shared data tools;
Collect and manage teacher resources for the development of collaborative and instructional practices;
Oversee the adoption and alignment of ESL curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to ESL and Sheltered Content unit development, lesson planning and best instructional practice;
Oversee the adoption and alignment of Dual Language curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to Dual Language unit implementation, lesson planning, and best instructional practices;
Provide technical support in the implementation of the local, state, and federal assessments, monitoring, and required reporting for designated ELs and FELs in accordance with state and federal guidance;
Collaborate with school-based teams to organize ACCESS testing and other language proficiency assessments and progress monitoring systems;
Engage in Data Review and Analysis including student progress audit;
Collaborate with School Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, School Improvement Councils, ILTs, Equity Specialists and MLE Department Leadership in developing improvement goals in relation to Multilingual Learner Education and plans to reach the goals;
Collaborate with community partners to bring resources (tutoring, volunteers, mentorship) to Multilingual Learners and their families;
Engage with University Partners and assist in the placement and supervision of student teachers;
Participate in MLE Leadership Team and Educator/Administrator Leadership meetings;
Convene and facilitate Multilingual Learner Team Meetings, PLCs, and Professional Development and professional development initiatives in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
Provide guidance, training, and professional development for the Enrollment Office for new student language screening, assessment, and student placement;
Collaborate and provide guidance to educators for effective communication with families and community members;
Provide consultation to the Enrollment Center regarding Multilingual Learner Student assessment and student placement;
Participate in DESE sponsored ELL initiatives (WIDA Curriculum Alignment; SEI/ Bilingual Endorsement; Seal of Biliteracy);
Ensure that ML student data and related forms meet state and federal compliance criteria;
Collaborate in annual Language Acquisition Teams to review student data and placement;
Coordinate Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ML PAC) with members to support the MLE Department goals;
Coordinate grant and partnership opportunities to build educator capacity and build the educator pipeline;
Participate in the planning, hiring, and daily oversight and support of SPELL summer programming; and
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner, Superintendent or designee.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills
Master’s Degree
Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Teacher of ELL or ESL
Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Supervisor/Director
Minimum of five years of ESL teaching and/or ESL administrative experience
Strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to improving the quality of public education in urban communities;
Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers for Multilingual Learners to succeed at the highest level and closing proficiency gaps;
Knowledge of research-based instruction and assessment practices for Multilingual Learners, including students with limited/ interrupted formal education (SLIFE);
Experienced with analysis and use of data to improve student learning and strong accountability orientation;
Experienced with federal and state English Language Learners regulations and compliance to monitor and ensure that all functions are consistent with department vision, goals, and policies, as well as, DESE regulations;
Capacity to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Bilingual – English/Portuguese or English/Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Ability to perform work in both office and school environments, including frequent movement between school sites.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by phone, including in environments with moderate noise levels (e.g., classrooms, meetings, events).
Ability to travel between district locations as needed; may require reliable transportation.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 10–20 pounds, such as documents, laptops, or training materials.
Ability to attend meetings, professional development sessions, and school events, which may occur outside of standard business hours.
Ability to navigate school buildings, including stairs, hallways, and varied layouts.
Reporting Relationships
Director of Multilingual Learner Education
Terms of Employment Position Type:
SAA Union Affiliation
Employment Status:
Full Time
Schedule: 220 days
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Administrator’s Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Pre-Employment Requirements MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $140,254 to $152,754 Salary per CBA salary schedule
Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Paulina Mitropoulos , MLE Director
CENTRAL OFFICE
Email: pmitropoulos@k12.somerville.ma.us
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Job Details Job ID:
5564423 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Position Summary In collaboration with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and MLE Leadership Team, provide instructional leadership and management of programming that provides best practices and supports for Multilingual Learners across the district to achieve at their highest potential.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Provide support and supervision to Multilingual Learner Education staff in all schools and programs across the district in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
Evaluate Multilingual Learner Education staff in conjunction with School Principals and MLE Director in alignment with state and district Educator Evaluation guidelines;
May assist the Director in the evaluation of other MLE-associated administrators by serving as the supervisory evaluator as assigned annually;
Coordinate district-developed and common assessment systems to monitor progress of Multilingual Learners towards language proficiencies;
Provide guidance and expertise in MTSS and referral process and instructional interventions for Multilingual Learners;
Monitor data maintenance and conduct data analysis using shared data tools;
Collect and manage teacher resources for the development of collaborative and instructional practices;
Oversee the adoption and alignment of ESL curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to ESL and Sheltered Content unit development, lesson planning and best instructional practice;
Oversee the adoption and alignment of Dual Language curriculum materials, ensure fidelity to Dual Language unit implementation, lesson planning, and best instructional practices;
Provide technical support in the implementation of the local, state, and federal assessments, monitoring, and required reporting for designated ELs and FELs in accordance with state and federal guidance;
Collaborate with school-based teams to organize ACCESS testing and other language proficiency assessments and progress monitoring systems;
Engage in Data Review and Analysis including student progress audit;
Collaborate with School Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, School Improvement Councils, ILTs, Equity Specialists and MLE Department Leadership in developing improvement goals in relation to Multilingual Learner Education and plans to reach the goals;
Collaborate with community partners to bring resources (tutoring, volunteers, mentorship) to Multilingual Learners and their families;
Engage with University Partners and assist in the placement and supervision of student teachers;
Participate in MLE Leadership Team and Educator/Administrator Leadership meetings;
Convene and facilitate Multilingual Learner Team Meetings, PLCs, and Professional Development and professional development initiatives in the delivery of ESL, SEI, and Dual Language Instruction;
Provide guidance, training, and professional development for the Enrollment Office for new student language screening, assessment, and student placement;
Collaborate and provide guidance to educators for effective communication with families and community members;
Provide consultation to the Enrollment Center regarding Multilingual Learner Student assessment and student placement;
Participate in DESE sponsored ELL initiatives (WIDA Curriculum Alignment; SEI/ Bilingual Endorsement; Seal of Biliteracy);
Ensure that ML student data and related forms meet state and federal compliance criteria;
Collaborate in annual Language Acquisition Teams to review student data and placement;
Coordinate Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council (ML PAC) with members to support the MLE Department goals;
Coordinate grant and partnership opportunities to build educator capacity and build the educator pipeline;
Participate in the planning, hiring, and daily oversight and support of SPELL summer programming; and
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner, Superintendent or designee.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills
Master’s Degree
Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Teacher of ELL or ESL
Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Supervisor/Director
Minimum of five years of ESL teaching and/or ESL administrative experience
Strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to improving the quality of public education in urban communities;
Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers for Multilingual Learners to succeed at the highest level and closing proficiency gaps;
Knowledge of research-based instruction and assessment practices for Multilingual Learners, including students with limited/ interrupted formal education (SLIFE);
Experienced with analysis and use of data to improve student learning and strong accountability orientation;
Experienced with federal and state English Language Learners regulations and compliance to monitor and ensure that all functions are consistent with department vision, goals, and policies, as well as, DESE regulations;
Capacity to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Bilingual – English/Portuguese or English/Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Ability to perform work in both office and school environments, including frequent movement between school sites.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by phone, including in environments with moderate noise levels (e.g., classrooms, meetings, events).
Ability to travel between district locations as needed; may require reliable transportation.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 10–20 pounds, such as documents, laptops, or training materials.
Ability to attend meetings, professional development sessions, and school events, which may occur outside of standard business hours.
Ability to navigate school buildings, including stairs, hallways, and varied layouts.
Reporting Relationships
Director of Multilingual Learner Education
Terms of Employment Position Type:
SAA Union Affiliation
Employment Status:
Full Time
Schedule: 220 days
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary shall be commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the Somerville Administrator’s Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Pre-Employment Requirements MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $140,254 to $152,754 Salary per CBA salary schedule
Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Paulina Mitropoulos , MLE Director
CENTRAL OFFICE
Email: pmitropoulos@k12.somerville.ma.us
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.
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