EL/MLL Lead Teacher — Middle School, Data-Driven Instruction

Thompson Middle School; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Thompson Middle School in Newport, RI seeks an EL/MLL Lead Teacher to oversee English Learner services for grades 5–8. The role reports to the Principal and the Director of English Learners and participates in MTSS planning and curriculum alignment.

Qualified candidates hold RI teaching certificates, a middle school endorsement, and multiple years of relevant experience. The position runs for the 2026–2027 school year with a stipend listed.

Qualifications

• Requires Rhode Island teaching certificate and professional certification.
• Three years of middle school teaching experience required.
• Five years of recent classroom teaching in the specific curriculum area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Director of English Learners to prepare meeting agendas and notes.
• Organizes activities aligned with the school calendar.
• Works with curriculum leads to data-driven instruction.
• Maintains regular communication with Principal and EL Director about cluster students and MTSS needs.
• Leads WIDA Screener and ACCESS testing and manages materials.
• Serves on School Improvement Team and advises on curriculum/ELD coordination.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Communication with admin

Curriculum alignment

Education

Rhode Island teaching certificate

Professional certificate (Rhode Island Dept. of Education)

Three years middle school teaching experience

Five years recent classroom teaching experience in curriculum

Middle school endorsement

Ability to meet responsibilities per district

Tools

WIDA Screener

ACCESS testing

Job description

Thompson Middle School in Newport, RI seeks an EL/MLL Lead Teacher to oversee English Learner services for grades 5–8. The role reports to the Principal and the Director of English Learners and participates in MTSS planning and curriculum alignment.

Qualified candidates hold RI teaching certificates, a middle school endorsement, and multiple years of relevant experience. The position runs for the 2026–2027 school year with a stipend listed.