Dual Language and World Language Partner

Full Job Description: Dual Language and World Language Partner

Salary Grade: Educational Grade 03 | EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Dual Language and World Language Partner, in collaboration with the Manager of Dual Language and World Language Pathways and other members of Language and Cultural Services, is responsible for delivering within their network high-quality instructional resources, enhancing classroom practices, and scaling effective programs to increase Tulsa Public Schools students’ achievement and to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. The Dual Language and World Language Partner works with instructional leadership directors, school leaders, and teachers to provide leadership for dual language and world language pathways in the district.

Key Functions:
● Serves as the dual language and world language pathways resource for assigned schools
● Provides coaching, modeling, co-teaching, and observation to school teams
● Engages in data-based strategic planning to support multilingual and academic growth
● Delivers professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities
● Serves as a liaison between schools and the district Language and Cultural Services department

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree in education, English as a second language, bilingual education, or world languages required; master’s degree preferred

Experience:
● Five (5) years’ experience in effective K-12 classroom teaching
● Five (5) or more years of experience in English language development, bilingual education, dual language enrichment, or world language education

Licenses and Certifications:
● Current Oklahoma teacher certification required
● English as a second language endorsement or certification, world language certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Embody and support the department in living Tulsa Public Schools’ core values ● Knowledge and understanding of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, lesson planning, standards analysis, and quality classroom materials for Multilingual Pathway programs
● Deep knowledge of American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards, English language development standards, Spanish language development standards, learning, and assessment
● Skill in implementing culturally responsive education practices
● Familiarity with Tulsa Public Schools’ learning expectations and Dual Language and World Language Pathways approach
● Ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tulsa Public Schools’ vision for professional learning
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Google Apps (G Suite) for Education
● Effective time management and organizational skills
● Effective communication skills in English and the target language, including written and oral fluency, grammar, and semantics
● Strong attention to detail
● A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
● Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
● The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
● Work collaboratively with others on a team
● Maintain personal engagement in professional development that enables growth and improvement for this position
● Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices to support multilingual learners and students with disabilities is highly preferred