ML Program Chair Position

ML Program Chair Position JobID: 9733 Position Type: Department Chair Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Location: Proviso East High School Date Available: SY26-27 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: Multilingual Education Program Chair Location: East and West Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Exempt Position Group: Teacher Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO Reports to: Building Principal Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 180 Days, plus five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first regularly scheduled teacher workday each school year. Program Chairs shall receive a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled periods of released time daily to perform their duties and responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Based on the operational needs of the District and at the sole discretion of the Superintendent, a Program Chair may be granted up to a maximum of three (3) released periods per day. The number of released periods assigned to each Chair is not required to be uniform across all departments and may vary depending on departmental scope, size, or other relevant factors, as determined by the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement. Term: (2026-2027 School Year) General Description Department Chairs at Proviso Township High Schools serve as instructional leaders dedicated to improving classroom instruction through the successful implementation of the Proviso Instructional Framework. They act as instructional coaches, facilitators of adult learning, and models of best practice within their departments and schools. The Multilingual Education Program Chair supplements the work of the Department Chairs by providing highly specialized technical and instructional support to all teachers who work with multilingual students. Minimum Required Qualifications Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position. Education/Training: Minimum of a Master's Degree Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or CTE license for grades 9�12 Endorsement: ESL or Bilingual Certification (Grades 9�12) Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in area of discipline, demonstrating a deep understanding of effective instructional practices. Demonstrated understanding of and compliance with District policies, procedures, and guidelines. Desired Qualifications Multiple subject-area endorsements, where applicable Experience teaching a variety of types of coursework (e.g., bridging, bilingual) Ability to design and deliver interactive presentations for large and small groups and to coach colleagues in effective instructional strategies Capacity to critically evaluate and enhance the quality of education within one's discipline Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and assessment, with proven ability to analyze student data to support teaching Excellent verbal, written, and public-speaking skills Proficiency with educational and presentation technologies Sensitivity to and effectiveness in working with a diverse school and community Ability to foster growth, motivate colleagues, and build a positive, organized learning environment Documentable equity-based leadership ability and success working in challenging environments Willingness to fully participate in all district curriculum and instruction initiatives and projects Broad, up-to-date knowledge and experience in one's discipline, with a commitment to lifelong learning Enthusiastic, open, and organized approach to teaching and collaboration Able to prioritize Program Chair work by limiting competing priorities Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish Distribution of Key Responsibilities Teaching � 25% Coaching -70 % Miscellaneous Support to Teachers � 5% Program Chairs Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership Collaborate cl…