Dual Language and Multilingual Learning Supervisor (MA4) - Olympia

To be eligible for this position, you must pass a DCYF language certification test within your first 6 months of employment. There is an additional 5% assignment pay for dual language based on the successful completion of the Language Certification Test.  

Job Title: System Navigation Supervisor (Management Analyst 4)
Location: Statewide, WA - Remote
Closes: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Salary:  $65,748.00 - $88,416.00 Yearly.
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The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Multilingual Learning Supervisor to coordinate efforts that advance professional preparation and development of the early learning workforce. This role will have an emphasis on children who are Dual Language Learners (DLL) and the systems and needs that impact them. We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives on the opportunity to foster growth, lead by example, and cultivate a team-oriented environment. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
In this role, you will partner with state and community agencies to create aligned system procedures and practices in support of dual language learner needs within a comprehensive professional development delivery system for early learning.

Some of what you will do:
 

• Establish project timelines, develop documents, engage stakeholders, set deliverables and monitor outcomes.
• Create project documents to achieve an integrated professional development system for DCYF.
• Interface with multiple programs with highly complex responsibilities and working knowledge.
• Plan and execute strategies and processes for agency programs with professional development components to achieve intended outcomes for DLL.
• Provide consultative assistance on special projects that intersect with DLL professional development.
• Facilitate work groups related to professional development pathways that integrates DLL, including specializations.
• Increase the number of early care and education providers with knowledge and skills to support dual language and multilingual learners and their needs.
• Establish policies, forms, training projections and applications with emphasis on supporting dual language and multilingual learning.

Required qualifications:
Ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish fluently for providing interpretation and translation to clients. Employee must be certified, proficient, and provide certification to perform duty. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment AND one of the following options: 

A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Education with a concentration in Bilingual Education or Multicultural Education, AND four years of experience working with diverse communities, analyzing and implementing policy and system practices and program implementation.
OR
An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Education with a concentration in Bilingual Education or Multicultural Education, AND six years of experience working with diverse communities, analyzing and implementing policy and system practices and program implementation.
AND 
Experience working in a public or nonprofit agency in a role that included coordination and facilitation of stakeholder and partner workgroups supporting dual language and multilingual adult learning.
OR
Equivalent education and experience totaling eight years.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
 

• Knowledge and professional experience of dual language programming in early learning settings and environments.
• Knowledge and professional experience of adult learning.
• Demonstrated experience in research, data collection and evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated Experience working with professional development registry systems.
• Knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated Ability to write policy standards, procedures and contracts.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
 

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:
he Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and a second language, such as Spanish, Somali, or Russian for providing interpretation and translation to clients. Employee must be certified and proficient in second language, and be able to provide or obtain certification to perform duty. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of the appointment.

This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at david.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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