Academic Coordinator 1 - Site Co-Director - Berkeley World Language Project

The Berkeley Language Center (BLC) is seeking a Site Co-Director for the Berkeley World Language Project, part of the California World Language Project (CWLP), a statewide program of outreach and professional development for world language teachers at the elementary and secondary levels. The Site Co-Director works under the joint direction of university faculty Principal Investigator (PI) and the California World Language Project (CWLP) Executive Director to implement and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the California World Language Project (CWLP). The Site Co-Director coordinates and implements all the activities associated with the site including:

* Strategic plan development: Set annual programmatic goals and ways to serve the needs of participating teachers, and develop evaluation metrics to determine whether goals have been attained.

* Program development: Organize and supervise existing professional learning programs to promote research-based, standards- and framework-aligned, quality learning and teaching of World Languages and Cultures as well as developing leadership among world language teachers. Assess field needs and design additional professional learning programs as needed to maintain the relevance and stature of the World Language Project in its area of service and the state.

* Leadership development and recruitment: Hold regular team meetings and provide direction and guidance for teacher leaders to foster their professional growth and that of program participants. Ensure that programs are staffed with teacher leaders that maintain CWLPs rigor and relevance.

* Event management: Supervise and coordinate the logistics team. Oversee events, including spaces, food, supplies, and other material needs.

* Partnership development: Partner with local schools, districts, county offices of education, and other educational organizations (e.g., other CSMP projects) to design and implement quality professional development for teachers, administrators, and other educators that improves teacher practice and student learning in the area of world languages, and support continuity of learning and implementation of State Board of Education adopted World Languages Standards and Framework.

* Communication management: Design and execute communication strategy to disseminate programmatic offerings to the WL community (database management, coordination of social media manager, website content management, and other related tasks).

* Coordination with CWLP leadership: Create and/or advise in the development of local World Language Project in alignment with CWLP goals and mission. Make recommendations to the leadership team about program improvements and oversee implementation. Attend monthly virtual CWLP Site Directors meetings and the in-person annual Site Directors meeting at CLTA.

* CWLP representation: Represent the regional World Language Project in convenings, conferences, and professional communities related to the project's scope of action.

* Budget management: Effectively manage and leverage limited annual CWLP allocations through grant writing, contracts with local schools and districts, and fee for service programs to improve total site funding. Supervise income and expenses related to World Language Project activities.

* Assessment and data management: Supervise the collection of program data for the purpose of writing reports, as called for by the funder (e.g., RFP, ACF), conferences, proposals, and publications. Program data will be collected by World Language Project administrative staff and includes records of participation in World Language Project seminars, participant reflections and any surveys developed for use with participants.

Department: http://bwlp.berkeley.edu

Department: http://blc.berkeley.edu

B.A. degree (or equivalent international degree)

A minimum of 3 years experience in teaching world languages based on the California World Languages Standards and Framework.

• California Teaching Credential or M.A., Ed.D., or Ph.D.
• Leadership experience, with the skills necessary to work with teachers, school and district administrators.
• Experience leading teacher professional development programs focused on content knowledge and pedagogy. Understanding of the professional learning programming offered by the CWLP (California World Language Project).
• Experience teaching in under-resourced schools, and familiarity with issues of equity in educational settings.
• Understanding of student multiliteracy development. Knowledge and understanding of: California World Languages Standards and Framework; the Common Core Standards; and the California's English Language Development Standards.
• Demonstrated fiscal management and program development ability (including program advertising and marketing).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software programs, including graphic design and email marketing systems, as well as familiarity with social media tools.

• 3 required (contact information only)

3 letters will be required for finalists only

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

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