English Language Learner; ELL​/ENL​/ML) Specialist SY

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high‑performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K‑12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts—talent, perspective, drive, and inspiration.

At KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti‑racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work to create a future without limits for our students.

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher is responsible for providing effective and inclusive instruction to students whose primary language is not English. The ELL Teacher will assess students' language proficiency, develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs, and foster a supportive environment to promote English language development and academic success.

• Collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues, monitor individual student progress, and communicate that progress with families, students, and colleagues.
• Assisting school administrators at multiple K‑8 sites to support them in meeting the needs of English Language Learners and remaining in compliance with federal and state‑wide expectations around screenings, testing, communication, and reporting.
• Supporting the instructional process by serving as a teacher responsible for developing English Learner students’ ability to perform courses of study in the English language effectively, supporting students within the classroom and other assigned areas, creating lesson plans, and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Consulting with staff regarding instructional techniques and organization of practices to provide guidance and mentoring.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans focusing on language acquisition and integration into the mainstream curriculum.
• Utilizing evidence‑based instructional strategies that support differentiated learning.
• Teaching English language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—in a structured and engaging manner.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning.
• Coordinating various administrative activities to ensure a positive learning environment and efficient use of resources within the specified program area.
• Coordinating language proficiency testing to identify and monitor students who qualify for English Language (EL) programs.
• Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support ELL students in content areas.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, interventions, and strategies to support ELL learners.
• Identifying program needs (e.g., instructional materials and equipment) to provide input to school administration that will enhance the EL program.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to gather information required to perform functions.
• Preparing various reports and written materials to document activities and ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Communicating with families regarding student progress and providing resources to support language development at home.
• Encouraging family involvement and cultural exchange to build a sense of community.
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