Multilingual Services Specialist (2)
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JOB GOAL:
The MLL Specialist plays a vital role in implementing and supporting educational programs ensuring that language minority students receive effective instruction in both their native language and English. This role includes collaboration and support for leaders teachers students and families to foster student success in a culturally diverse environment. Additionally the MLL specialist oversees students in the Dual Language program guiding them toward proficiency in the partner or native language offered. The MLL Specialist works collaboratively and collectively to ensure that MLL Services are administered uniformly and equitaby.
- A minimum qualification of a bachelors degree in elementary or middle or high school and certification by the Arkansas Department of Education. in additiona Masters degree or above is preferred.
- The ESL endorsement and at least five years of successful teaching experience working with multilingual learners in an ESOL/bilingual program (required).
- Expertise and experience related to literacy math second language acquisition and high yield instructional strategies and practices to support multilingual learners across all content areas and disciplines.
- Knowledge of implementation of the required ESOL Program components to meet Arkansas standards in schools and best practices for all classrooms.
- Training in the components of an ESOL Program English Language Development and Meaningful Access to the core as it is required in Arkansas public school districts.
- Evidence of Instructional Coaching experience and effective implementation is desired.
- Evidence of experience with observation and program implementation of effective MLL Services and its practices.
- Evidence of database managementskills and computer literacy skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace etc...).
- Demonstrated crosscultural communication skills and culturally responsive behavior.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and leadership abilities.
Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
- Instructional Support: Provides sitebased embedded instructional support for teachers of Multilingual Learners (MLLs) at all levels and professional development for targeted audiences. Models exemplary practices in instructional strategies assessments and guides targeted instruction. Participates in Instructional Focus Walks for assigned schools as needed by building network and districtlevel leadership.
- Professional learning: Leads andfacilitatesprofessional learning for network schools related toMLL Services. Providing professional development opportunities for teachers on effective teaching methods including strategies for language acquisition differentiated instruction and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Curriculum development:Modifying and adaptingHQIM curriculum materials aligned with state standards incorporating culturally relevant content and appropriate language development strategies.
- Student assessment:Identifying student needs through assessments in both languages monitoring progress and supporting MLLs as well as the monolingual students entering the Dual Language and/or ESOL and/or Newcomer program(s).
- Data analysis: Provides progress monitoring assistance and data analysis throughoutallschools to generate improvement in instruction and achievement.
- MLLServices Implementation: Provides support forMLL Program implementation all its components to include English Language Development Meaningful Access to Core Content Newcomer Program Services and dual language services on identified network campuses.
- Compliance: Provides direct guidance and support for campusbased LPACs as they work to meet compliance requirements for MLLs and former ELs under monitoring. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations regarding ESOL education dual language education including student identification program implementation and reporting requirements.
- Advocacy: Promotesinvolvement and understanding of MLLservices for the purpose of meeting the ongoing needs of and encouraging participation inall aspects of the MLL program and related course offerings.
- Collaboration: Works closely with leaders all teachersMLLProgram staff special education staff advanced academics staff Teaching Leading and Learning staff and other stakeholders to coordinate services and address student needs.
- Family Engagement:Provides schools with strategies which support their ability to build relationships with families of bilingual students communicating program goals and providing support to promote language development at home.
- Program evaluation:Collecting data to assess the effectiveness of thesitebased MLL Services identifying areas for improvement and recommending necessary adjustments.
- Performs assigned tasks in a timely and efficient mannermeeting high quality standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned bynetwork or central office leadership.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
