#2097 Director of Family Engagement and Multicultural Education

Biddeford, Dayton and Saco Schools areseeking a Director of Family Engagement and Multicultural EducationYou can be a School Leaderanywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.Check out why we are a different experienceSpecific Job Details: Starting January 2025The Biddeford and Saco School Departments are seeking a dynamic and compassionate educational leader to serve as the Director of Family Engagement and Multicultural Education. This pivotal role will oversee our Welcome Center, which focuses on supporting New Mainers, serving homeless students and families,leading the districts ESOL program coordinator, and interfacing with city, state, and nonprofits that support these populationsSchool Description: We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.Brief Job Duties: The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: Lead the Welcome Center, ensuring it provides comprehensive support to families who are new to our communities, including new Mainers, homeless students, and those affected by trauma.Liaise with multilingual (ML) teachers, Ed Techs, administrative staff, and Resiliency Coordinators across the Biddeford, Dayton, and Saco districtsServe as the District Liaison to the State of Maine Office of New AmericansServe as the state-registered McKinney-Vento liaison, or designate a Welcome Center employee in the event of future expansion.Confer with and be an active, contributing administrator on the districts joint leadership team.Share the value of the Welcome Centers work in the community, and coordinate with colleagues in the district to oversee grant funding from application to performance reports in an effort to support its mission.Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of Refugee Resettlements RSIG programDevelop and manage a self-sustaining budget, including grant writing and program developmentFull Job DescriptionCertification/License: Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of EducationEducation: Master's degree in Education, Social Work, or related field requiredMinimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership or related fieldFluency in multiple languages is preferredExperience: 1. Educational Leadership ExperienceProven track record in educational leadership, particularly in family engagement and support servicesDemonstrated success in managing programs for newcomer and trauma-affected students2.

Expertise in Working with Diverse PopulationsDeep understanding of the unique challenges faced by newcomer families, those experiencing housing instability, and students affected by traumaAbility to advocate for these populations and navigate the complexities of accessing school and community services3. Program Development and Budget ManagementExperience in strategic planning, grant writing, and program developmentProven ability to develop and oversee a self-sustaining budget supported by grants and other funding sources4. Collaboration and LeadershipExceptional communication and collaborative skillsAbility to work effectively with multilingual teachers, guidance staff, resiliency coordinators, and outside agenciesExperience in coordinating efforts across departments and external organizations5. Staff and Program OversightStrong supervisory and mentoring skillsAbility to guide and support diverse teams across multiple districts6.

Advocacy and OutreachProactive approach to community engagement and partnership buildingCommitment to removing barriers to student success and promoting equitable access to resourcesLive and Work in the Biddeford, Maine CommunityLocated along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beachesViews of the Saco River to its westLess than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaLess than two hours north of Boston.Home to a growing population of diverse residentsPicturesque downtownMaine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economyMany recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayakingEqual OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at : Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative