26-27 Multilingual Learner Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan

401(k) match

Personal days (9 per year)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, seeks a 26-27 Multilingual Learner Teacher to support diverse scholars. The role emphasizes ELLevation, ACCESS testing coordination, and collaboration with teachers to implement multilingual learner supports across grades K-4.

The candidate should have a Bachelor degree and preferably 3+ years of relevant experience, with a commitment to equity and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly PLC to share best practices and data.
• Support ELLevation implementation and MOY/EOY progress monitoring.
• Coordinate ACCESS test schedule and accommodations for learners.

Skills

ELL/ESL/SEI/TESOL

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

ELLevation

ACCESS testing

Job description

26-27 Multilingual Learner Teacher

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5932648

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers.

Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can achieve their goals for college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meetings
• Blackstone Valley Prep operates as a network of schools. Staff members may be assigned or reassigned to different BVP campuses, grade levels, or programs as needed to best support scholars and organizational needs. Placement decisions will consider individual strengths and certifications.
• Other duties as required to fulfill the mission and vision of BVP

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, with dependent care matched up to $1,500
• Longevity and experiences bonuses
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in a monthly PLC aimed at sharing best practices, collecting and analyzing school-based data, setting outcomes and deadlines, and identifying and resolving challenges.
• Support school implementation of ELLevation, including:
• Ensure deadlines are met for completion of progress monitoring forms (MOY & EOY)
• Ensure deadlines are met for updating MLL plans (goals & modifications)
• Add new scholars to ELLevation and enter relevant information.
• Coordinate/administer/ ELLevation benchmark testing to subset of MLL scholars
• Develop an ACCESS test schedule for your school to ensure 95+% participation in ACCESS testing (this includes planning who the administrators will be in your building and ensuring they have the proper training completed, as well as coordinating with Special Pops or deans to ensure accommodations are in place for dually identified scholars)
• Support planning & attend annual Kindergarten Information Night for newly identified MLLs and their families (Only applicable chairs in K-4.)
• If placed at an elementary school building, coordinate home language screening and KW-APT screening for all incoming kindergarteners to ensure 100% on time identification of MLLs
• Assist the BVP-wide MLL Chair by recruiting for ESL certification programs such as the RWU program
• Provide ongoing and job-embedded professional development opportunities for staff on topics related to multilingual learners, as requested by Heads of School and the network CIA team. This must include:
• Working with building teachers to implement/embed MLL supports in tier 1 curriculum
• Leading professional development sessions in August
• Periodically attend Academics Meetings with Network CIA and/or school leadership teams for the purpose of providing professional learning, leading data reviews, or participating in planning conversations
• In addition, this might include
• Leading co-observations and walkthroughs with leadership or teachers
• Leading huddles or school-based professional development sessions
• Meeting with specific teachers to provide feedback and support on instruction
• Consult with special education team regarding dully identified scholars
• Support planning & attend Annual ACCESS Test Celebration Night
• Coordinate and distribute MLL classification letters to families at the BOY
• Coordinate and distribute MLL Exit or Continuation letters to families at EOY

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Recruitment Recruitment
• 291 Broad Street
• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]