POSITION:
Elementary-level Multilingual Learner/English Learner (MLL/EL) Teacher
This is a permanent position. The Hoxsie/Park assignment is for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidate will attend the 2026-2027 job fair to secure an assignment.
Description:
Warwick Public Schools (WPS) seeks an exceptional elementary-level Multilingual Learner/English Learner (MLL/EL) Teacher who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor plans and provides for English as a Second Language instruction to students who have been identified as in need of MLL support by the districts annual English Language Proficiency assessment.
Additionally the MLL/EL Teacher will:
- Accelerate the learning or acquisition of Academic English through the academic content of math language arts science and social studies in order for students to achieve academic success and meet classroom expectations.
- Implement all district MLL procedures.
- Serve as a resource for information regarding students from diverse language backgrounds.
- Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans using instructional materials aligned to grade level standards that facilitate active and engaging learning for all students.
- Provide appropriate scaffolds for Multilingual Learners of varying English Language proficiency levels to ensure they can meaningfully access grade level content.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment using relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities and provide appropriate feedback on assignments.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing a warm welcoming and culturally relevant environment.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and regularly use data to observe and evaluate student performance and development to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain and update accurate and complete records of students progress and development.
- Communicate information regularly to students colleagues and families regarding student progress and student needs in a language they can understand.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities to support all students.
- Actively participate in and contribute to department school district and parent meetings and professional development.
- Make recommendations for students who are being referred or during IEP meetings regarding instruction and assessments.
- Assign and grade classwork homework tests and assignments according to state standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned
In Warwick Public Schools (WPS) the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement provide equal access to differentiated instruction and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. WPS is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.
REPORTS TO: Principal and to district MLL Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS:
RIDE Certification Requirements:
- All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher Grades PK-12
**Prior experience teaching MLLs preferred.
SALARY: Based on experience and educational background
WORK YEAR: 180 days
APPLY IN WRITING WITH A DETAILED RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THE:
Human Resources Office
Warwick Public Schools
69 Draper Avenue
Warwick RI 02889
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