Elementary ML Teacher

Elementary ML Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Multilingual Learner/English Learner Teacher provides instruction to elementary students (grades K-4). The goal of this position is to guide English Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and to support teachers in general education classrooms who are working toward the same objective.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Plan and teach both pull-out and push-in groups as well as co-teaching with classroom teachers

* Work collaboratively with members of the department and the school to support student learning and growth

* Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment that supports students' independent learning, collaboration, and choice; utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques

* Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds

* Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails; serve as a liaison with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

* Model SEI instructional techniques within the general education classroom; support classroom teachers in the use of ELD standards

* Support/instill motivation and achievement of non-English-speaking students.

* Properly identify MLs in a timely manner and be able to administer the WIDA ACCESS, WIDA screener and/or WIDA MODEL; assist in administering language proficiency and achievement tests (including all state testing), along with ongoing monitoring of student progress

* Maintain a database (spreadsheet) of EL and EL- eligible students, including home-school communication, testing data, and levels of support.

* Assist in developing language acquisition support plans (EL plans) for all EL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.

* Perform all such duties as requested by the Principal or Assistant Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:

* Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Certification:
English as a Second Language (ESL)

* Experience working with and/or teaching elementary students, and an understanding of the needs of students at this age

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to have ongoing communication

* Candidates with familiarity with ACCESS/WIDA, Fundations, DIBELS and/or who are bilingual are strongly preferred and encouraged to apply