MLL and Literacy Teacher

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Urban Dove Team Charter Schools are seeking a passionate and dedicated MLL and Literacy Teacher to support students identified as Multilingual Learners (MLL) and/or those reading below grade level. This position plays a vital role in providing individualized and small-group instruction through both push-in and pull-out models, developing differentiated lesson plans, and promoting literacy growth across content areas. The teacher will collaborate closely with co-teachers and school staff to deliver inclusive instruction, administer assessments, and support student integration into classroom settings.

Ideal candidates are those with deep knowledge of literacy development, a commitment to culturally responsive teaching, and experience working with diverse student populations.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Teach five 55-minute classes (in the form of pull out or push in sessions).

* Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment.

* Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to students on the MLL and/or below 3rd grade reading level caseload, including both push-in and pull-out instruction.

* Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families

* Provided targeted intervention to students in small group or individualized settings.

* Support students in their integration into the classroom through push in session.

* Modify and develop instructional materials as needed, given knowledge of UD's MLL and Literacy program resources.

* Plan and implement instruction that is inviting and exciting, student centered, involves independent and cooperative learning, scaffolds, and appeals to multiple styles of learning.

* Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning and language needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.

* Be familiar with students' IEPs and IEP Goals.

* Attend IEP meetings for students on caseload and fill out any reports, as needed.

* Maintain a classroom environment that is organized and promotes student thinking, learning and independence

* Maintain organization systems and collect data regarding MLL and targeted Literacy students.

* Use a variety of data sources to track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.

* Assist with administering NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments and utilize the data to inform curriculum development and classroom instruction

* Communicate and collaborate with the Special Populations Manager and Instructional Manager regularly.

* Communicate and collaborate with Literacy and MLL Specialists, as needed.

* Manage student behavior using Restorative Practices and school-wide PBIS.

* Implement student behavior plans, where applicable.

* Observe behaviors within the classroom and develop culturally responsive classroom routines/structures and modify expectations to meet the behavioral needs of individual students

* Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.

* Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.

* TESOL certification and bilingual Spanish both preferred.

Requirements

* Master's Degree in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Literacy, or a closely related field.

* Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a focus on literacy and/or English Language Learners (ELL).

* Experience in leadership roles within an educational setting, demonstrating successful team management and professional development of staff.

* Deep understanding of literacy development and strategies for English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners (MLL).

* Proficient in administering and interpreting assessments such as NYSESLAT and LAB-R, with a thorough understanding of ELL testing accommodations and protocols.

* Expertise in developing intervention plans for low-performing students, with a proven track record of enhancing student literacy outcomes.

* Knowledge of curriculum integration techniques that incorporate literacy skill-building strategies across various subjects.

* Strong leadership and team-building skills, capable of fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

* Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to maintain detailed and accurate information on MLL students' progress and interventions.

* Effective communication and training abilities, with experience conducting professional development sessions for educators on literacy and language support strategies.

* Certification in Literacy and/or TESOL at the state or national level.

* Experience with digital literacy resources and technology…