Executive Director, Research, Instruction and Professional Learning, DML
Position Summary: The Division of Multilingual Learners (DML) drives the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) focus on and support of its vast number of Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners (MLs/ELLs). To close the opportunity gap and ensure high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a supportive environment for over 150,000 racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse students, DML:
- Provides professional learning opportunities and resources aligned to grade-level standards and steeped in racially, culturally, and linguistically responsive instruction and practices;
- Delivers policy guidance, data tools, and training to support ML/ELL program design and implementation;
- Equips multilingual and immigrant families with the resources needed to fully participate in their children’s education; and
- Partners with our multilingual and immigrant communities to ensure our instructional priorities affirm and meet the needs of every student.
The Research, Instruction and Professional Learning (RIPL) team in the Division of Multilingual Learners is responsible for developing and implementing innovative models to support multilingual instruction for all learners.
Reporting to the Chief of Multilingual Learners, the Executive Director of the Research, Instruction and Professional Learning team is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of high-quality curricula, instructional resources, programs, and assessments for MLs/ELLs. The Executive Director provides overall leadership, management, and vision for the Research, Instruction and Professional Learning Team. As a member of the Chief of Multilingual Learners’ senior leadership team, the Executive Director participates in the formulation of the division’s ML/ELL strategy, ensure alignment to Chancellor and Division of Teaching and Learning priorities, and helps oversee the effective execution of that strategy across New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). The Executive Director also works to ensure curricular and instructional coherence through high-quality professional learning opportunities that connect New York State standards to content, skills, and research-based practices. The Executive Director supports the field at all levels (NYCPS divisions, superintendents, district staff, school principals, and teachers) with building capacity, shifting mindsets, and deepening content knowledge and pedagogy around supporting MLs/ELLs. The Executive Director also oversees the production of publications across the content areas to support the field and promotes and disseminates research-based practices focused on building each school’s capacity to serve MLs/ELLs. Performs related work.
Reports to: Chief of Multilingual Learners, DML
Direct Reports: Deputy Executive Director, Senior Directors, and Directors of Literacy and Content Areas
Key Relationships: Works closely with the Division of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support, Office of Educator Development, and other DML leadership as well as Superintendents, district staff, school principals, educators, NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, and external organizations and partners.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the Research, Instruction and Professional Learning team, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), ELA/ENL, Long-term ELLs, Newcomer ELLs, Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education (SIFE), Bilingual Education programs, World Languages, and Social Studies.
- Serves as member of the Chief of Multilingual Learners’ senior leadership team.
- Works with the Division of Teaching and Learning’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that all instructional materials and programming are differentiated for MLs/ELLs.
- Establishes, directs, monitors, and assesses short- and long-term goals, professional learning priorities, implementation goals, and program goals for the RIPL team.
- Establishes, reviews, and assesses scope and sequence for all instructional resources and professional learning related to MLs/ELLs.
- Works with the DML’s Senior Director of Operations and RIPL team to determine budget allocations, reviews the final budget submission, and confirms leadership approval.
- Directs and leads innovative professional learning models aligned to grade level standards and steeped in racially, culturally, and linguistically responsive instruction and practices.
- Develops systems for team-wide professional learning aligned to instructional priorities.
- Creates and analyzes curricular, instructional, professional learning, and other data reports to determine trends, needs, and effectiveness; advises DML/NYCPS leadership as needed.
- Develops and executes strategic plans for cohesion across all content areas.
- Manages systems and structures for curricular and instructional cohesion across RIPL.
- Develops instructional resources, professional learning support, and communications to the field.
- Supports instructional leaders (Superintendents, school administrators, district staff, coaches, lead teachers, staff developers, and mentors) to develop cohesive strategies for the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and professional learning related to MLs/ELLs.
- Directs and manages the development and use of new instructional strategies and resources aligned to the New York State Learning Standards.
- Evaluates all resources for alignment to DML strategic goals and the Division of Teaching and Learning instructional priority and levers.
- Researches, identifies, and creates instructional resources and strategies to share best practices; outlines a vision for RIPL knowledge-sharing and instructional expectations for all teams.
- Directs and executes a plan to develop instructional resources needed by educators to foster understanding and implementation of New York State Learning Standards with a focus on the needs of MLs/ELLs.
- Leads vendor content development to ensure the effective design, development, and implementation of new assessments related to MLs/ELLs.
- Designs, directs, and manages RIPL evaluation program to track stakeholder and audience satisfaction and use feedback on program effectiveness to inform program changes/recommendations.
- Oversees and authorizes staff personal leave requests.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Must currently possess or will possess by date of hire, New York State certification as a school district administrator (SDA) or school district leader (SDL). Please Note: We do not accept internship certificates.
For more information regarding the DOE’s supervisory certification requirements, as well as a link to the New York State Education Department’s website to apply for certification, please visit our website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/principals-and-assistant-principals/school-leader-and-supervisory-certification.
Plus
- Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, literacy, and evidence-based practices with an emphasis in MLs/ELLs K-12.
- Deep understanding of language development and how to scaffold instruction for MLs/ELLs.
- Pedagogical knowledge in one or more major content areas.
- Strong foundation in research and evaluation.
- Knowledgeable regarding collaborative action research and improvement science theories.
- Substantial knowledge of the New York State Learning Standards and experience working from a policy perspective to implement the standards.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to understand, analyze, and address complex educational issues.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals, establish priorities, organize resources, interpret needs, identify and address risks, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
- Highly developed research, writing, and editing skills.
Preferred
- 5-10 years’ experience as a school principal or assistant principal of a large elementary, middle, or high school.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a systems leader, specifically supporting the implementation of instructional leadership.
- Experience in managing large and diverse teams.
- Exceptional facilitation skills with the ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and anticipate issues needing resolution.
- Outstanding presentation skills, including strong spoken and written communication skills.
- Experience guiding school professionals to improve achievement.
- Strong attention to detail and extremely well organized with the ability to meet frequent and changing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal leadership skills and an exceptional ability to manage complex relationships.
- Ability to manage many projects and prioritize well.
- Knowledge of collaborative inquiry theory and process.
- Knowledge of curriculum design and experience leading cross-functional projects.
Salary: $175,000 - $181,000
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy |
