Assistant Director, Professional Learning/CEEL

Under the general direction of the Center for Equity for English Learner's Director, the Assistant Director, Professional Learning, will collaborate on Center projects in the areas of leadership development, teacher development, coaching, Spanish curriculum design and implementation, and policy initiatives.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Support and engage in CEEL's Professional Learning Branch (PLB) planning, coordination, and implementation efforts.

• Provide input for the strategic direction for CEEL's professional learning agenda across leadership development, teacher development, coaching, curriculum design, and policy initiatives, with an emphasis on dual language and bilingual educational settings.

• Foster a collaborative culture rooted in shared leadership and collective ownership of CEEL's initiatives

Program Design & Instructional Leadership

• Provide instructional and programmatic technical assistance to partner districts, including coaching support, curriculum review, classroom-based professional learning, parent workshops and meetings, and customized program development, including emerging areas such as AI and STEAM. 

• Create and support the development of biliteracy curricular materials, reviews, publications, and tools for English Learners and Multilingual learners

• Lead the design, coordination, administration and continuous improvement of CEEL's Certificate Programs, ensuring instructional quality, program coherence, and delivery.

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate select CEEL signature professional learning programs, such as the Formative Assessment Institute.

• Serve as instructor of record for Academic Spanish Courses, fulfilling all instructional responsibilities including content delivery, syllabus management, student communication, and assessment.

• Coordinate project data management and conduct analyses to prepare detailed project reports, papers, and presentations.

• Provide support to and guide CEEL’s professional learning consultants in project implementation and deliverables.

Partnership Development & External Engagement

• Represent CEEL in internal and external forums to promote initiatives and expand impact, contributing subject matter expertise. Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with LMU entities, school districts, universities, and community organizations. Steward relationships and support efforts to secure funding through grant writing and contract development.

• Develop, prepare, coordinate and co-present professional development sessions hosted by CEEL.

• Conduct competitor review and analysis to assess CEEL's provision of services and pricing.

Operations & Resource Management

• Coordinate collaboration with the Operations Branch to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of professional learning programs, services, under areas of content expertise and responsibility. Contribute to CEEL’s marketing and communications efforts, including digital platforms and publications.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Master’s Degree in Education (or comparable field) with experience in Bilingual/Dual Language Education. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

• Experience with schools and school systems responding to the needs of linguistic diverse students in the PK-12 system

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience required.

• Experience in teacher/educator professional development and/or higher education teaching experience

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, program design, project management, organization and management techniques

• Knowledge of biliteracy curriculum and pedagogy appropriate for linguistically diverse students in multilingual settings (Spanish preferred)

• Extensive knowledge in research, principles, practices, methods, and techniques for first and second language acquisition

• Effective writing and communication skills across a variety of multimedia platforms

• Biliteracy in one of California’s top five languages is highly desirable (Spanish preferred)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$78,600.00 - $102,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

 

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

 

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.