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

Salary : $63,302 - $119,318