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Special Education Teacher

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Prior successful experience in a K-8 urban, multicultural education is desirable * Demonstrates ... directed by the senior administration. * Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

Special Education Teacher

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Prior successful experience in a K-8 urban, multicultural education is desirable * Demonstrates ... directed by the senior administration. * Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

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How much do director multicultural education jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director multicultural education in the United States is $74,307.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of multicultural education do?

A Director of Multicultural Education leads initiatives to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational institutions. They develop and implement programs that promote cultural awareness, support underrepresented groups, and work to create an inclusive campus or school environment. This role often involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to address issues related to bias, curriculum development, and community engagement. Directors also conduct training sessions, monitor progress on diversity goals, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of multicultural education, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Multicultural Education, you need expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, along with an advanced degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with cultural competency frameworks, data analysis tools, and curriculum development systems is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills help foster inclusive environments and drive institutional change. These abilities are crucial for creating effective multicultural programs and ensuring equitable educational outcomes for all students.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of multicultural education, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Multicultural Education often navigates challenges such as fostering inclusive environments, addressing resistance to diversity initiatives, and ensuring equitable access to educational resources. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Regularly assessing campus climate, providing professional development, and implementing data-driven strategies can help overcome these challenges and create lasting institutional change.

What is the difference between Director Multicultural Education vs Curriculum Coordinator?

AspectDirector Multicultural EducationCurriculum Coordinator
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Education or related field, relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Education, teaching credentials often preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizationsSchools, school districts, educational departments
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on diversity, inclusion, and multicultural programsFocuses on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment

The main difference is that the Director of Multicultural Education oversees diversity initiatives and multicultural programs, while the Curriculum Coordinator focuses on developing and managing curriculum content. Both roles require educational credentials and work within educational settings, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What are popular job titles related to Director Multicultural Education jobs?

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Infographic showing various Director Multicultural Education job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,307 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Executive Director of English Learner Services

Allentown, PA • On-site

Allentown City School District
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 1 - 5K employees

$138K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Executive Director of English Learner Services
Salary: $138,934- $194,508
 
Qualifications:
 
  1. Master's Degree required.
    • Major in TESOL
    • Major in Bilingual Education
    • Major in Ed Leadership with PreK-12 Administrative Certificate
  2. Five or more years of administrative experience including school and/or central administration experience at a director, principal or executive level.
  3. Successful experience working with English Learners and/or Dual Language Instruction in an urban school district.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Summary
When reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Director of English Learner Services will support the educational performance and financial stability of the district by providing strategic, forward thinking, and visionary leadership for the Office of English Learner Education Programs and the Newcomer Academies team members. The Executive Director will monitor and utilize data systems to meet state and federal mandates. The Executive Director of English Learner Services will also lead and direct the efforts of the team in the Office of English Learner Education Programs to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external constituents. The Executive Director of English Learner Services will serve and provide counsel as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  1. Provide leadership, direction, supervision, both personally and through curriculum specialists andthe supervisor, and support to bilingual, ESL and World language programs. 
  2. Develop and refine the philosophy, policies and operating procedures for the implementation of bilingual education, ESL and World Language programs in consonance with other school district policies, relevant state statutes and federal law. 
  3. Provide resource personnel to schools and support services to students for the developmentand/or improvement of bilingual education, ESL and World language programsand implement guidelines as well as Title III support.
  4. Administers, supervises, and coordinates, both directly and through supervisory personnel, theday-to-day operations and activities of the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Office including placement of ELLS, language assessment and monitoring of ELLs students, curriculum development, supervision of bilingual/ESL staff and World language staff.
  5. Hold quarterly meetings with Bilingual/ESL principals for information dissemination and professional development in programmatic and compliance matters related to ELLs as well as Title III support.
  6. Monitor the language acquisition of language minority and ELLs students in the bilingual education and ESL programs from the point of entry to exit; monitor the academic achievement of student populations that the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Office services.
  7. Monitor the academic achievement of ESL students and language immersion program students.
  8. Develop and monitor a budget that adequately meets the personnel and programmatic needs of the office
  9. Develop and monitor Title III budget as well as participate in the development of the district's ESEA Consolidated Plan.
  10. Initiate and promote modified and/or new programs for linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
  11. Monitor ELL language and academic progress to meet the Annual Measurement Achievement Objectives for ELLs as mandated by NCLB.
  12. Collaborate with the Assessment Office in the academic and language assessment issues/mandates for ELLs.
  13. Communicate to and collaborate with community and civic groups, institutions of higher education and community-based agencies which serve linguistic and culturally diverse populations as well as promote the development of education services for parents of linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
  14. Collaborate with other programs affecting linguistic and culturally diverse populations and advocate for improving and expanding services for linguistic and culturally diverse populations in Special Education, Title I, Gifted & Talented, IB and AP programs and other district initiatives.
  15. Collaborate with the Department of Learning and Teaching for equitable participation of linguistic and culturally diverse populations in all district's curricular activities, as well as professional development activities for teachers of linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
  16. Collaborate with other central services departments and divisions to ensure compliance matters are met accordingly.
  17. Work with DPI in matters of policies, procedures, reports, grants, etc. pertaining to the implementation of the Bilingual Education Program.
  18. Completes other duties as assigned.
 
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 














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