Bilingual Teacher Educator

About the Employer

Multilingual Learner Teacher (MLLT) Job Description

Job Summary

The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school that centers the voices of students, families, and teachers seeks a collaborative, dedicated, certified multilingual learner teacher passionate about supporting students to grow academically and socio-emotionally.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Reports to & Collaborates with Deputy Head of School and MLL Coordinator

Reports to and collaborates with the Deputy Head of School and Multilingual Learner (MLL) Coordinator.

Works with a Collaborative Team of Reading and EL/MLL Teachers

Works with a collaborative team of reading and EL/MLL teachers.

Create and/or Contribute to Personalized Literacy Plans

Create and/or contribute to personalized literacy plans aligned to school, teacher, and student needs.

Provide Consultation to General and/or Special Education Team Members

Provide consultation to general and/or special education team members regarding student needs and best practices.

Provide Direct Literacy and Language Intervention Support

Provide direct literacy and language intervention support to individuals and small groups.

Ensure Effective Implementation of Curricula and Research

Ensure effective and aligned implementation of curricula and research, monitoring to ensure high-quality curricular products are put in front of students.

Review Data and Inform Planning

Review data as a means of informing planning and supporting teachers to make informed decisions to drive student achievement.

Monitor Student Progress and Make Instructional Decisions

Actively monitor student progress and make instructional decisions based on student achievement data.

Maintain Accurate Records of Student Progress

Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress connected to learning goals.

Stay Current with Best Practices

Remaining current with appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research, engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, all candidates must be certified or in the process of certification in the state of Rhode Island for their certification in EL/MLL and must be U.S. citizens or residents or have work visas. In addition, they must demonstrate:

Demonstrates reflective practices and a willingness to improve their own performance.

Understands the role of formative & summative assessment data in planning for tiered instruction for all students.

Maintains high expectations & positive regard for all students and staff.

Collaborates with team members to create and maintain inclusive, supportive, and responsive learning environments.

Demonstrates an understanding and/or willingness to learn about and act on social issues that affect students (race, class, ability status, etc.).

Experience working with EL/MLL population preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Job Requirements

Our teachers create safe, engaging, and rigorous learning environments. We are looking for individuals who are skilled in communicating with students and tailoring their teaching approach to the needs of their learners. The right candidate is able to be a warm demander: to build deep and trusting relationships with students, while creating accountability for how they show up and take ownership of their own learning.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Deep knowledge of the subject matter you'll be teaching. Strong teaching abilities. Being a reliable, collaborative, and consistently strong colleague. Strong problem-solving skills, and resilience. Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills - especially in conflict or for trickier decisions.

Salary, Benefits, and Other Details

Workday. This position is a full-time, teacher of record role based at The Learning Community Charter School in Central Falls, Rhode Island. All teachers are expected to work 7:45-3:15 pm most days except for Wednesdays where the hours are 7:45am-4:45pm due to whole team meetings, with planning daily, including shared team prep time and lunch/break time every day. Additionally, the individual will be required to attend summer institute in August prior to the start of each school year.

Salary. For this role, our budgeted compensation range is $48,493-$93,703, with $48,493 representing the junior-most step in our scale and $93,703 representing the senior-most step in our scale.

Vacation and Benefits. In addition, we are proud to currently offer:
* Medical insurance: 82% of annual premium paid by The Learning Community for single or family plans.
* Retirement: participation in the state of RI teacher pension plan.
* Life insurance: $50k life insurance plan free of charge while employed by LC.
* Time off: school vacations and 10 paid sick days/5 paid personal days per year.
* Optional insurance: vision/dental - 100% employee paid.