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National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages
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The Foreign / Second Language Supervisor
Advantages of the Position
Position Paper
The position of a foreign / second language supervisor offers advantages above and beyond that of a generalist. The second language supervisor possesses specialized knowledge of language acquisition, materials, content, methodology, second language learning styles, and best practice knowledge. Content specific knowledge can help to articulate a program knowledgeably, provide specific information, ideas, methodology, and techniques to maintain and improve language programs. |
Generalist |
Specialist |
| 1. Provides opportunities for language teachers to meet together to work on program, curriculum, and articulation. | 1. Provides leadership in the ongoing design and implementation of the foreign / second language program dealing with program, curriculum, and articulation. |
| 2. Works with teachers on improving methods, techniques, and skills. | 2. Works with teachers on improving methods, techniques, and skills through professional development for instructional improvement based on current research, trends in language teaching, and district needs. |
| 3. Provides materials as requested by staff. | 3. Stays knowledgeable about the development of foreign / second language learning materials by publishers and others, as well as supervising the selection and acquisition of appropriate textbooks, ancillary materials, and technology. |
| 4. Provides for general activities. | 4. Provides leadership in developing and carrying out district-wide co-curricular and extracurricular foreign / second language activities for students. |
| 5. Provides limited information. | 5. Serves as a resource on effective foreign / second language instruction, national issues, and related legislation for all district staff and the community. |
| 6. Provides limited information. | 6. Stays abreast of trends and issues in foreign / second language education and brings innovation and renewal to instruction. |
| 7. Offers opportunities for teachers to meet. | 7. Collaborates with teachers to promote instructional consistency and a shared direction and with colleagues in other content areas on interdisciplinary curriculum and staff development. |
| 8. Works with budget and its requirements. | 8. Develops appropriate budget, seeks additional funding, and manages grants to bring innovative foreign / second language programs, courses, and techniques to the district. |
| 9. Works with general education agencies. | 9. Serves as a liaison with appropriate district, state, and national agencies and universities. |
| 10. Stays actively involved in general education organizations. | 10. Stays actively involved in foreign / second language organizations and provides up-to-date knowledge to the district. |
| 11. Explains district programs to parents and community leaders. | 11. Explains the district's foreign / second language program to parents and community leaders. |
| 12. Serves as a general information source. | 12. Serves as a source of specialized information on foreign / second language teaching and learning for district staff, board members, and the community. |
In collaboration with and based on work done by the Texas Association |