Multilingual (ML) Teacher

Quincy School District

Multilingual (ML) Teacher

Supervisor: Building Principal

Salary Range: per QEA Salary Schedule

Conditions of Work:180 days/year

Location: Monument Elementary

SUMMARY:

A Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher is a specialist that fosters a system of support for multilingual learners by providing supplemental English Language Development (ELD) instruction; collaborating with staff to advocate, co-plan and design rigorous instruction with differentiated support; and establish effective rapport with students and families to motivate and develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for multilingual students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Designs and implements instruction to provide supplemental language development services.
• Collaborates with content teachers, specialists and interventionists through co-planning and/or co-teaching to design instruction with targeted support for multilingual learners at varying proficiency levels. 
• Monitors multilingual learners' language development progress using WIDA assessments and other data sources, providing actionable feedback to students and teachers to inform instructional decisions and interventions.
• Creates a welcoming environment where multilingual learners feel valued, develop a sense of belonging, and build confidence as language learners.
• Builds partnerships with multilingual families through culturally responsive communication and resources to support students 'academic and language development.
• Assesses students to determine eligibility for the Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program and appropriate ELD services.
• Attends all required meetings, collaborations, and professional development opportunities deemed necessary by the District Director and/or Building Principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position.
• Maintains compliant program documentation and required reporting.
• Displays good human relations, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to keep records and student information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently, have or will have by the start date a valid WA State Teaching Certificate with an ELL or Bilingual endorsement required.
• Knowledge of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
• Experience working with student and families of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective, positive communication and working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators
• Set and maintain high expectations for students with an asset-based mindset
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by the Quincy Education Association

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).  Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).  Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts

Paid leave benefits include 12 day of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

PROCEDURE:

• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu/
• Click on “Apply For A Job”
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd/SchoolSpring system. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores 509-787-4571.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, dgarza@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571.

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer