[HERITAGE-LIST] Job: PD Specialist, Heritage Language, Chicago Public Schools

[Scott G. McGINNIS]

Please forward widely and, if interested, respond directly to OLCE.
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Kim Potowski, Associate Professor of Spanish
Executive Editor, Spanish in Context
Director, Spanish for Heritage Speakers
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Spanish, French, Italian & Portuguese
1722 UH, MC-315, 601 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60607
kimpotow at uic.edu

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From: "Hammerand, Amy A" <AAHammerand at cps.k12.il.us>
Date: September 22, 2009 3:28:30 PM CDT
To: "Hammerand, Amy A" <AAHammerand at cps.k12.il.us>
Subject: FW: Heritage Position posted

FYI. Please feel free to share this with any individuals you know that might be interested and qualified. Thank you!

Best,

Amy

Amy Hammerand
Senior Specialist of Professional Development,
World Languages & International Studies
Chicago Public Schools
Office of Language and Cultural Education

(773) 553-1968 (CPS Central Office)
AAHammerand at cps.k12.il.us
www.olce.org



From: Davis, Robert A
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 12:37 PM
To: Hammerand, Amy A
Subject: Heritage Position posted

Feel free to send this to anyone who you think might be qualified and interested

http://www.cps-humanresources.org/Careers/Forms/9162009_Bull.pdf

Title PD Specialist, Heritage Language (Professional IV)
Location Office of Language and Cultural Education
125 South Clark Street, 9th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Position Number TBD
Position Value 1.0
Position Grade Salary Band 6
Budget Classification TBD
Position Period 12 Months
Salary Minimum: $63,800, Midpoint: $76,500, Maximum: $89,300

Position Summary Primary Duties and Responsibilities of 
Position

Will lead and coordinate the expansion of Heritage Language programs in CPS. Will provide support for all heritage language teachers and coordinate sustained and rigorous
teacher professional development activities throughout the year that align to ISBE Learning Standards for Foreign Language and meet the objectives of the expanded Heritage Language program. The Coordinator will work in collaboration 
with internal and external partners and organizations to provide additional resources to teachers and students.

Principal Accountabilities
• Develop and implement a plan for the expansion of the Heritage Language program over the next 3-5 years beginning with Heritage Spanish.
• Develop and implement a PD calendar for all heritage language teachers and promote citywide PD;
• Assist in the development of curriculum for the heritage language programs;
• Assist in the development of relationships with external partners, the education & cultural attaches of the various consular offices in Chicago and the Chicago International Sister Cities Program;
• Maintain regular communication with other OLCE units, Office of High School Programs, Office of Academic Enhancement and other relevant offices within
CPS to ensure continuity of Heritage Language policies and course offerings/descriptions throughout the system; and
• Assist teachers and administrators in expanding and maintaining the Heritage Language programs.

Qualifications Skills:
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook, familiarity with Excel, Power Point and web-design
• Able to work as team member
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Type of Education Required:
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (Type 75) preferable
• Teaching Certification with endorsement in a world language

Type of Experience and Number of Years:
• Teaching in a world language program – minimum of 5 years
• Project coordination experience – minimum of 3 years

Robert A. Davis, Jr.
Manager, World Language & International Studies
Director, Confucius Institute in Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
Office of Language & Cultural Education

(773) 553-1949 (Central Office)
(773) 534-0021 (Confucius Institute)
www.olce.org
www.confuciusinstitutechicago.org