MLL SUPPORT

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking an MLL Support Teacher. Under the direction of the school administrator and MLL Director, the classroom teacher will implement the district curriculum. EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for ELs Supports all English Learners in the classroom through push-in service Provides targeted English Language instruction for level 1 and 2 ELs Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of ELs Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents and the community Supervises students in a variety of school related settings Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at: Instructional and assessment practices for English Learners SIOP Strategies WIDA ELD Standards ACCESS Testing Cultural competency SEL Strategies Second Language Acquisition Professional Learning Communities Differentiated instruction techniques Co-teaching practices and working as part of a team Managing classroom procedures and behaviors Creating a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment Preparing and maintaining accurate records Response to Intervention Conflict resolution Ability to work with a significant diversity of learners Ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and the community Utilizing data of varied types and/or purposes Meeting deadlines and schedules Licensure/ Certificate Requirements: Valid RI Teaching License in All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12 Certification. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Desirable Qualifications: Minimum of two years teaching experience with English Learners Bilingual skills preferred Compensation/Hours/Benefits: Full PSD benefits package; 184 day contract Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level