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

Required Experience:

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