ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR OF CLDE
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of CLDE FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer PAY GRADE: ADM-09
LOCATION: Education Support Services DAYS: 260
JOB ID & DATE: ADM-07 | MAY, 2022

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
This position functions to provide leadership, support, and coordination for curriculum, professional development, and special projects planning in the content area specified. Responsibilities include setting and maintaining standards and processes for K-12 curriculum, the development, revision, and alignment of K-12 curriculum with state standards, the development, acquisition, and/or dissemination of content materials and supports, and the development and implementation of professional learning programs.

REQUIREMENTS
Education Level Details
Master’s degree

License / Certification Required
Valid Colorado Principal/Administrator License.
Colorado CLDE Endorsement.

Work Experience Required
A minimum of five years’ experience in CLDE/ESL education.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrator experience.

Other Skills and Abilities Required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others from diverse communities.
Knowledge of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
Basic math skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a high performing team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers


FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Leadership

• Ensures compliance with ESSA/TITLE III/ELPA/OCR/CDE/local policies and regulations in regard to the needs of D49 English Learners (ELs).
• Models and reviews CLDE Mission/Vision/SOPI periodically.
• Provides professional development designed to meet the needs of ELs to principals, classroom teachers, CLDE staff, and others
• Works collaboratively with district leadership, principals, CLDE Teachers, CLDE Coaches, CLDE Specialist, and classroom teachers to ensure the needs of ELs are met.
• Maintains, expends and monitors CLDE funds (Title III/ELPA/general funds) in accordance with established federal, state and local policies/procedures.
• Ensures all ELs have appropriate placement and each EL has an active ELP (English Language Plan).
• Supports and plans for ELs with various language extension opportunities
• Collaborates with various departments/programs to meet the needs of the ELs.
• Prepares an annual staff allocation for CLDE, subject to approval by the Chief Academic Officer
• Conducts routine audits of school-based CLDE services/programing to ensure compliance.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of the ELs in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Personnel Management

• Observe and evaluate assigned employees.
• Provide guidance in the selection of classroom teachers
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of staffing plans for the content area specified.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Compliance

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Attend administrative, Board of Education meetings, and other required events

Budget and Resource

• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Project budgetary needs and plans for effective use of fiscal resources.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
• Review processes for improvement opportunities and implement adjustments as needed to ensure quality results.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the summer school principal and the Superintendent of Schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise members of the department including Instructional Coaches and Specialists.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.