Job Description:

 

The Dual Language Instructional Coach under the supervision of the Dual Language Coordinator, will provide site-based, technical assistance to administrators, faculty, and staff to support effective implementation of the ACPS Dual Language Program. This is a 10-month, 195 day Licensed position, reporting to the DL Coordinator, for the 2026-2027 SY.

 

   Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching of dual language teachers to support implementation of adopted instructional approaches and best practices (i.e., Project GLAD, biliteracy model), including the modeling, co-planning, and co-teaching of instruction, as well as the mentoring of new dual language


• Direct support of Spanish language arts Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for elementary dual language teachers.


• Development and delivery professional learning to support program priorities and site-based needs.


• Planning and support of the administration of site-based dual language assessments (i.e., the STAMP).


• Participation in site-based master scheduling to optimize dual language student outcomes.


• Participation in committee work and decision-making related to dual language implementation at the assigned elementary school.


• Development of collegial relationships that support implementation of the vision, priorities, and goals of the Dual Language Program.


• Engagement in the planning and supervision of dual language curriculum writing and revision.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in an appropriate subject/grade level area.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching and/or coaching with a record of successfully impacting student achievement. Preferred experience working successfully with linguistically and culturally diverse learners.              

• Key Competencies:




• Language proficiency in Spanish and English.


• Extensive knowledge of second language acquisition and content-based language instruction.


• Extensive experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse students.


• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with teachers to foster a professional learning community.


• Evidence of continuous learning and a commitment to participation in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection.


• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects, and tasks.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Previous coaching and/or teacher leadership experience in a dual language/immersion program preferred, but not required.

 

 

Essential Functions:

 

  Plan

• Co-plans instructional units and lessons, and develops resources aligned to the dual language curriculum framework and division goals.


• Co-creates and co-adapts assessments to evaluate student learning and support academic excellence in the dual language program.


• Plans ongoing professional learning that aligns with school, dual language program, and division goals.


• Prepares structures and resources needed for ongoing professional learning.


• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets dual language data and collaborates with teachers to guide instruction.


• Co-plans monthly communications to dual language families in the middle school.

  Teach

• Provides embedded professional learning opportunities through various coaching models; co-teaches with a gradual release of responsibility; and provides effective feedback and follow-up.


• Builds dual language teachers’ capacity to utilize research-based instructional strategies that meet the needs of diverse dual language students (i.e., students with IEPs, language learners, gifted students, etc.).


• Supports implementation of professional learning for dual language teachers and administrators in understanding the dual language curriculum framework, program, assessments, data analysis, and other areas of focus.


• Guides dual language staff in selecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple sources of data to improve instructional planning and delivery.

  Assess

• Conducts non-evaluative walk-throughs and provides data-based, descriptive, and constructive feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growth.


• Collects, analyzes, and uses data to support improvement of teacher practice, and to evaluate its impact on student achievement.

  Adjust

• Participates in ongoing professional learning with division initiatives and foundational coaching essentials, including, but not limited to: division procedures protocols, division curriculum and assessments, pedagogy, professional learning communities, equity, and data literacy.


• Engages in self-reflection on the impact of coaching activities on teacher practices and student achievement data.

                       

 

Compensation: 

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale 

 

Clearances: 

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.


• Tuberculosis Skin Test. 


• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols. 

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