ADM - Assistant Director Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

JobID: 8201 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 6/9/2026 Location: Educational Support Services JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of CLDE FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Director of CLDE PAY GRADE: ADM 6LOCATION: Education Support Services DAYS: 228JOB ID \& DATE: ADM\-39 \| June, 2026 JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY The Assistant Director of CLDE provides leadership and support for the district's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) programs, ensuring effective implementation of services for multilingual learners. Collaborates with district and school leaders to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; supports the implementation of the district's strategic plan; and oversees curriculum alignment, instructional resources, program monitoring, and professional learning to promote equitable student outcomes. REQUIREMENTS Education Level Details Master's degree in Education or related field License / Certification Required Colorado Principal License Preferred Colorado Teaching License in the Academic Field Colorado CLDE Certification Work Experience Required 5 years teaching experience 3 years Administrative Experience Preferred Documented experience providing high quality professional development Other Skills and Abilities Required Strong instructional background in Dual Language and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Knowledge of Dual Language Program service delivery and model Knowledge of state and federal regulations and compliance Demonstrated ability to lead multiple high\-profile and complex projects simultaneously Collaborative team player, comfortable leading as well as executing projects as required Excellent leadership, management, communication and organizational skills required Demonstrate professional demeanor with strong self\-confidence and initiative Ability to exercise decision\-making, strategy, work collaboration, data analysis, and report buildingFUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional Leadership Organize and deliver highly effective building and district\-level staff development for the content area specified. + Align district curriculum with state standards + Assess and monitor DL ELD, ALD, and WL teachers to ensure what is being taught in the classroom is aligned with the established curriculum and state standards for our CLDE programs. + + Provide direct support to school leaders, instructional staff including teachers, paraprofessionals and instructional coaches. Conduct regular school site visits to provide non\-evaluative feedback, coach CLDE teacher leaders, and partner with principals to optimize their building\-level language programs. Direct the planning and development of curriculum, instruction improvement programs, and special projects: SOBL and Pathways to Biliteracy Programs + Identify successful intervention programs to increase student achievement. Assist schools with implementation of successful program practices. + Provide input and support regarding prioritization of professional development needs, evaluation of Bi\-literacy programs, and reviews of current ELD and Bi\-literacy research. + Provide input and support to the Director of CLDE to maintain articulation and alignment of programs for English Language Learners and Dual Language with District curriculum documents. + Demonstrate and utilize a variety of effective instructional strategies, practices and assessment techniques. + Collaborate with other district level instructional staff, university partners, and building\-level administrators related to K\-12 Bi\-literacy and ELD development. + Perform at a professional level in all areas of teaching instructional management, interpersonal relationships, professional and general responsibilities. + Coordinate, lead and implement instructional materials including consumables + Work in collaboration with the support, development and refinement of district content assessments. + + Provide services to areas and schools according to site and area\-specific instruction needs, methodologies, and resources. CLDE Specific Responsibilities Plan, implement and monitor all district services relating to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education programs. + Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective services by identifying best practices, developing and implementing strategic improvement plans, determining professional development areas and supporting achievement plans, and interfacing CLDE programs with district goals and initiatives. + + Assist school and district leadership in developing understandings of appropriate language development instruction through professional development, one\-on\-one consultation, curriculum development, planning, assessment and evaluation of English language learners. Personnel Management Provides collaborative leadership to the CLDE/DL Coaches. + Collaboratively supervises and provides support to the Specialists of CLDE + Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; promoting and transferring employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. + + Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 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. + Interpret and administer local, state and federal statutes, rules, policies and administrative directives pertaining to services for English Language Learners (ELL). + Plan and submit the CLDE budgets and applications for state and federal funds. Determine spending authorities for CLDE staff. + Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents. + + Attend administrative, Board of Education meetings, and other required events Budget and Resource Support the CLDE Director in coordinating the CLDE budget. + + Support the CLDE Director with developing and monitoring grants. 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 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supports and Collaborates in the Supervision of members of the department including Specialist and Coaches. 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.. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pound Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in offices, hallways, gyms, classrooms, bathrooms, shops, playgrounds, cafeterias, portable buildings and pool environments. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut\-down or other event. Employees may be required to work extended hours including evenings, weekends or during district scheduled holidays. 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. COLORADO TRANSPARENCY IN PAY AND BENEFITS Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well\-being of our employees. Compensation for this position is $102,828 to $148,646 per year (2025\-2026\), based on verified experience and qualifications, and aligned with the Adams 14 salary schedule. This position is scheduled for 215 work days annually. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through stipends or supplemental assignments, depending on job responsibilities. Benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, District contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential support services, Wellness and preventive care programs. Voluntary coverage options for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD\&D), critical illness, cancer care, legal assistance, and accident insurance are available for all full\-time staff. Retirement and voluntary benefits include: Membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and optional retirement savings plans including 403(b) and 457(b). For more detailed information, please review the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide, available on the District website Employee Printed Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Employee ID Number: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Signature: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Attachment(s):+ ADM \- 39 Assistant Director Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (23\).pdf