Multilingual Learner; MLL) Teacher

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Cranston, RI 02920, Cornerstone School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher/Coordinator to join our team in a part-time (0.4 FTE) capacity.

Cornerstone School serves students ages 3–22 with a wide range of learning, developmental, communication, behavioral, and medical needs, including students with autism and complex disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student experiences a sense of belonging and has meaningful opportunities to learn, communicate, and grow.

The MLL Teacher/Coordinator will be responsible for providing required English Language Development (ELD) instruction to eligible multilingual learners and coordinating all required language proficiency screening, assessment, and progress monitoring activities.

This position requires an educator who understands the intersection of language acquisition and disability, recognizes the unique strengths of multilingual learners, and can adapt instruction and assessment practices to meet diverse communication and learning needs.

The MLL Teacher/Coordinator will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, related service providers, school leadership, families, and sending school districts to ensure that multilingual learners receive appropriate services and equitable access to educational opportunities.

• Plan, deliver, and document required English Language Development (ELD) instruction for students identified as multilingual learners in accordance with Rhode Island requirements.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels, learning needs, and individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Design and implement engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate instructional activities that support English language acquisition.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those who are non-speaking, use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or require substantial instructional modifications.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers to integrate language development opportunities into students' daily learning experiences.
• Monitor student progress, maintain instructional records, and adjust instructional approaches based on assessment results and individual student needs.
• Support students in developing receptive, expressive, and functional communication skills while recognizing and valuing their home languages.

• Coordinate and administer required multilingual learner annual state English language proficiency assessments, including ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS, as appropriate.
• Oversee all aspects of state-required MLL testing, including scheduling, assessment preparation, administration, accommodations, documentation, and coordination with school leadership and sending districts.
• Ensure that assessments are administered in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and applicable assessment requirements.
• Collaborate with IEP teams and sending districts to identify and implement appropriate assessment accommodations and determine eligibility for alternate assessments.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records of MLL identification, instructional services, assessment results, progress monitoring, and other required documentation.
• Monitor students' English language proficiency and support appropriate decisions regarding continued services, reclassification, and monitoring in collaboration with sending districts.
• Communicate with school…