Multilingual Teacher 2026-2027

Position Summary:

The Multilingual Teacher supports the academic and linguistic development of multilingual learners by designing implementing and evaluating instructional programs that address diverse language needs. This role collaborates with classroom teachers administrators and families to ensure that multilingual learners achieve academic success while developing English proficiency and maintaining their native language skills. The teacher provides targeted interventions promotes culturally responsive practices and fosters an inclusive learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Support & Intervention

• Develop and deliver instructional strategies tailored to multilingual learners language proficiency and academic needs.
• Provide small-group or individualized support to students needing additional language or content assistance.
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers to adapt curriculum and materials to meet the needs of multilingual learners.

Assessment & Data Analysis

• Administer interpret and track language proficiency and academic assessments for multilingual learners.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and inform instructional planning.
• Provide recommendations based on assessment results to support student achievement and program improvement.
  
  

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Serve as a resource for classroom teachers and staff on best practices for multilingual instruction.
• Conduct workshops or training sessions on language acquisition differentiation and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Collaborate with school teams to design and implement school-wide language support initiatives.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families to support student learning and provide guidance on language development.
• Develop resources and strategies to engage multilingual families in the educational process.
• Act as a liaison between school families and community agencies to support student success.

Program Development & Compliance

• Assist in the development and evaluation of multilingual learner programs and curricula.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations regarding language instruction and support.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress interventions and program outcomes.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay current on research trends and best practices in multilingual education and language acquisition.
• Participate in school committees and professional networks to support continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration to support multilingual learner success.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Missouri English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 Certification.
• Knowledge of current English language development teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Ability to use learning software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient vision to read printed material see distant objects with clarity and identify and distinguish objects
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects
• This position requires standing walking sitting bending and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects operate mechanical equipment and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold wet and/or humid conditions high noise levels and various work related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability or sex including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

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