Duties

Responsibilities:

• Overseas and writes federal grants pertaining to EL programing 
• Ensures all ISBE EL mandates are in full compliance
• Leads the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) 
• Provides instructional leadership for the EL/Bilingual teams to improve EL student achievement 
• Provides or coordinates professional development opportunities for bilingual/EL teachers and all staff supporting EL students 
• Supports the data analysis of EL student data on MAP, IAR, ISA, and ACCESS to make recommendations for programming 
• Assesses EL curricular resources and make recommendations, as needed, for the growing English Learner and newcomer population 
• Supports building EL family nights 
• Manages ACCESS testing and data collection
• Coordinates with MTSS programs and the Assistant Director of Curriculum to ensure EL students received interventions as needed 
• Manages EL accommodations for state and local testing (MAP, ACCESS, IAR, ISA, etc)
• Supports EL summer school staffing and student programming 
• Attends and participates in Administrative Council meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Remains up to date on current research, mandates, and policies related to English Language Learner programing and requirements 
• Assists with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) regulations compliance.
• Supports the Department of Teaching & Learning, building leaders, and instructional staff in ensuring high student achievement and growth 
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director may assign

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• ISBE PEL with an English Language Learner endorsement and General Administrative endorsement, required.
• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership required 
• Successful experience in educational administration as a district or building administrator preferred.
• Five years of successful teaching experience, working with English Language Learners preferred.
• Advanced graduate work in education with a concentration in curriculum, assessment, staff development and instructional practices preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Summary: This position provides districtwide leadership for English Learner programs, ensuring full compliance with ISBE mandates while advancing instructional practices that improve EL student achievement. This position serves as a key liaison to educators and families by leading the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) and supporting EL/Bilingual teams, newcomers, and multilingual communities.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including Board-paid TRS and THIS contributions,100% district-paid medical and dental insurance and $5,000 annual annuity 

Minimum Salary:  $110,000 annually

How to Apply

Apply:  Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135/opening/152652

Email Address

JDREW@ORLAND135.ORG

School District

Orland School District 135 Admin Office

Position Website

https://www.orland135.org/

City Website

https://www.orlandpark.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

3/6/2026