ELL/MLL Coach & Program Coordinator (0.8 FTE)

Kingston Hill Academy; Saunderstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Hill Academy in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, is seeking a part-time 0.8 FTE MLL Teacher/Coordinator to lead multilingual learner programs and coordinate ESL services. The role emphasizes coaching MLL/ESL staff, ensuring RI and federal compliance, and coordinating testing and data reporting.

The candidate will promote equitable access to learning for ELs, support EL program evaluation, and provide professional development on sheltered instruction and cultural competency.

Qualifications

• Valid Rhode Island teaching certification with an ESL or Bilingual Endorsement.
• Master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Bilingual Education, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with instructional coaching and/or teacher leadership (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of WIDA Standards, RIDE MLL regulations, and Title III requirements.
• Bilingual/biliterate in a language other than English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to MLL/ESL educators and general education staff working with multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to develop and implement MLL programming aligned with RI and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with RIDE policies, including EL identification, placement, accommodations, progress monitoring, and reclassification.
• Coordinate ACCESS for ELLs testing and other mandated assessments.
• Lead or assist in EL program evaluation, including data collection and reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitate and/or lead professional development related to MLL instruction, cultural competence, and sheltered instructional strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and community agencies to support multilingual learner engagement.
• Support parent and community outreach in multiple languages when possible.
• Assist in the development of language instruction educational programs (LIEPs), including dual language or newcomer programs if applicable.
• Collaborate with curriculum coordinators to ensure MLLs have access to rigorous, grade-level curriculum.
• Maintain accurate student records, including Language Proficiency Screener results and reclassification documents.
• Stay current with best practices and state/federal updates in MLL education.
• Assist in writing and managing Title III or other MLL-related grants.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in TESOL or related field

Rhode Island teaching certification with ESL/Bilingual Endorsement

Job description

Kingston Hill Academy in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, is seeking a part-time 0.8 FTE MLL Teacher/Coordinator to lead multilingual learner programs and coordinate ESL services. The role emphasizes coaching MLL/ESL staff, ensuring RI and federal compliance, and coordinating testing and data reporting.

The candidate will promote equitable access to learning for ELs, support EL program evaluation, and provide professional development on sheltered instruction and cultural competency.