Multilingual Language Specialist

THIS IS A LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION FOR THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) seeks to graduate inspired critical thinkers who honor diversity and are committed to the betterment of their own lives and the lives of others. When coupled with our strategic goal of 100% of our students graduating with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in post- secondary education careers and life we become accountable for the achievement of each students fullest potential.

We believe every student can achieve this goal; and yet longstanding inequitable practices have hindered students of color from attaining academic parity with their white peers leading to disproportionate student outcomes. In order to ensure race ethnicity and culture cease to be a predictor of student performance in MVSD we must eliminate systems structures practices and behaviors contributing to discrepancies in student learning and graduation outcomes. Therefore MVSD commits to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity in order to provide safe and productive learning opportunities for every student.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role within Mount Vernon School District is dedicated to serving our diverse population of multilingual learners. With a primary focus on instruction followed by program management and compliance this position plays a pivotal role in fostering an assets-based culture throughout the district. Operating outside of the general education classroom this role offers supplementary support to multilingual learners in various capacities. As a teacher leadership role active involvement on a variety of teams is required serving as an advocate and language acquisition expert. We seek applicants who embody professionalism collegiality and a strong commitment to professional growth to excel in this position.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with EL or BE endorsement required
• Demonstrated instructional experience including:
  • Effective use of a wide variety of instructional methods and strategies skills to support learners with varying needs.
  • Application of current research in elementary education literacy instruction Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Understanding by Design (UbD) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT).
  • Effective use of data for decision-making and instructional purposes
• Preferred: Bilingual.
• Preferred: Experience with economically culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Preferred: Additional endorsements in Special Education and/or reading.

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Language acquisition and its impact on academic achievement social emotional development and cognitive development.
• Effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners (MLs).
• Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching.
• Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Best practices for providing grade level instruction.
• Effective collaboration and mentoring techniques.
• Best practices for ML student intake program eligibility assessment and analysis.
• Washington State Education Reform State English Language Development (ELD)Standards.
• Continuous Improvement cycles and their impact on professional development and student outcomes.
• Proficiency in computer software applications for academic and work management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices in language education and adherence to Federal/State accountability standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and civil rights.
• Ability to effectively address academic and social needs across diverse student populations including MLs and special education students among other groups.
• Proficient in planning and implementing lessons aligned with state standards district curriculum and student needs.
• Skilled in reflective practices for improvement including responsiveness to feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
• Competent in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Capable of providing equitable access and opportunities for all students.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment with an understanding of equity issues related to race language gender and disability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with parents students staff and administrators in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and effectively and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently using effective project management and organizational skills including time management task prioritization record keeping and organization.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and strengthening job-related competencies.
• Proficiency in operating technology and relevant software programs including Skyward Microsoft Office and Google Products.
  
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate multilingual education program (TBIP) for assigned building(s) including:
  • Organizing all required and supplemental language proficiency testing (g. WIDA Screener WIDA ACCESS WIDA MODEL) within specified timelines.
  • Collaborating with front office staff for accurate student identification program placement and data entry.
  • Preparing analyzing and sharing clear and concise reports on student and program data to:
    • Support continuous improvement efforts of the Building Leadership Team.
    • Guide interventions for MLs.
    • Monitor student progress within and after exiting from TBIP.
    • Make programmatic and instructional decisions tailored to student needs.
  • Conducting regular professional development sessions for staff covering topics such as:
    • Language acquisition.
    • Literacy instruction for MLs.
    • Culturally and linguistically responsive instruction.
    • Student data for instructional purposes.
    • Unit design centered on content and language standards.
  • Direct the work of assigned classified staff when applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal and State grant requirements as well as District program requirements
• Oversee assigned English Language Development (ELD) instruction and meaningful access to standards-based grade-level content by:
  • Implementing researched-based instructional strategies including co-planning co-teaching within the Tier 1 setting.
  • Collaborating with classroom teachers to assess student instructional needs and plan ELD instruction aligned with state standards.
  • Providing or planning ELD instruction for students requiring additional support such as newcomers students of concern or those at risk of Long Term English Learner (LTEL) status.
  • Coordinating with special education teachers to create execute and monitor dual service plans for TBIP students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Participate actively on various teams including:
  • Building Leadership Team membership.
  • Attendance and engagement in all Multilingual Department meetings.
  • Contribution to scheduling and preparation for monthly building ML meetings.
  • Involvement in district and building equity initiatives.
• Maintain professionalism and a learner stance by:
  • Attending all relevant professional development and training opportunities to accomplish the objectives of the position.
  • Complying with supervision and evaluation procedures.
  • Complying with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Maintaining consistent attendance and conforming to regular work hours specified under contract.
  • Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits:

Mount Vernon School District employees are eligible for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and long-term disability (LTD) coverage if they are anticipated to work 630 hours or more during the school year. Eligibility for retirement benefits applies to employees working 3.5 hours per day or more for five or more consecutive months.

We also offer optional tax-sheltered annuities including the Omni 403(b) and the Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (for 260-day employees only) and sick leave are prorated based on full-time employment status.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally

1%-33% of the time

Frequently

34%-66% of the time

Continually

67%-100% of the time

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling/Crawling

X

Stooping

X

Twisting Knees

X

Twisting Waist

X

Twisting Neck

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Leg/Foot Use

X

Reaching

X

Handling/Grasping

X

Fingering/Feeling

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Lifting/Carrying

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Vision

X

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority