Multilingual Learner Teacher

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.

We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for MLL students at Roxbury Prep. The MLL teacher will work closely with the school-based Individual Needs Coordinator, Director and Associate Director of Individual Needs, as well as with teachers and leaders across the network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Co-teach with English and/or History teachers, as well as provide support and feedback to other content teachers on SEI strategies
• Complete case management and MLL compliance responsibilities as directed by the Individual Needs Coordinator and Director of Individual Needs
• Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Individual Needs Coordinator
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic and language acquisition standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Engage families in their children’s education
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training

Qualifications

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;
• Bachelor’s degree is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016).
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

All ESL teachers or teachers of EL students must have obtained a MA educator license in:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) or
• English Language Learner (ELL) or
• Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) endorsement

ESL teachers must be appropriately ESL…