EL/MLL Lead Teacher @ TMS

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

Newport Public School District Thompson Middle School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

EL/MLL Lead Teacher @ TMS

Newport Public School District Thompson Middle School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newport Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5937308

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: EL/MLL Lead Teacher
LOCATION: TMS
REPORTS TO: Principal of Frank E. Thompson Middle School or designee and the Director of English Learners
SCHOOL YEAR: 2026‑2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: To serve as the EL Teacher Lead for Frank E. Thompson Middle School. Grades 5‑8.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate Rhode Island teaching certificate
• A Professional or Life Professional Certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Three (3) years of middle school teaching experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent classroom teaching experience within the specific curriculum
• area of responsibility
• A middle school endorsement
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below, as evidenced by coursework, school-level involvement, professional activities, and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the Director of English learners to create agendas and records meeting notes for Team meetings.
• Organizes and schedules activities to coordinate with the school calendar.
• Working with the curriculum leads to use data to drive instruction.
• Communicates with the Principal and Director of English Learners regularly regarding the cluster students and provides information for the purpose of MTSS or other student meetings.
• Is proactive to reach out to the admin team to bring any questions and concerns to problem solve things together.
• Performs any other duties stipulated by the Principal of Thompson Middle School/Director of English Learners
• Commits to middle school goals and mission.
• Acts as a resource person on curriculum/ELD and disseminates all relevant content area information and materials to implement state and federal requirements; Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Confers, as assigned by the principal, with high school department heads and elementary principals to ensure elementary‑middle‑high school curriculum articulation; Lead teacher serves as members of the
• School Improvement Team.
• Makes recommendations, when appropriate, to the principal to facilitate curriculum/ELD coordination among the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Plans and facilitates WIDA Screener testing for TMS.
• Plans and facilitates ACCESS testing, organizes testing materials throughout the testing window.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9/1/2026-6/30/2027

Stipend Amount: $ 2500.00

APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply through www.schoolspring.com

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMITIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Browner , Principal
• Thompson Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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