Multi-Lingual Learner Teacher

TrulyHired; York (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

York School District One seeks a Multi-Lingual Teacher to plan, coordinate, and implement a district-wide ML program in one or more schools. You will train colleagues and staff in research-based English language proficiency methods and collaborate with school leaders to support ML students' academic success.

The role requires SC certification or eligibility, a Bachelor's degree, and strong technology and communication skills.

Qualifications

• SC certification or eligibility for certification
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Strong technology skills and applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• ML Endorsement or 3 of 5 ML endorsement courses with plan to certify within 1 year
• Experience working with MLLs

Responsibilities

• Consult with school personnel in the delivery and analysis of diagnostic assessments for determining English proficiency levels
• Collaborate with Language Arts and other teachers to plan instruction for MLs
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a district ML education model
• Schedule MLs into appropriate courses to meet social and developmental needs
• Maintain documentation of ML instruction and services
• Determine ML eligibility with staff
• Coordinate ML data collection and reporting with admins
• Analyze ML progress data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Participate in ML Committee meetings

Skills

Technology skills

Excellent communication

Experience with MLLs

ML Endorsement/endorsement plan

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SC Certification eligible

Job description

Job Description

York School District One

Administrative Services

Multi-Lingual Teacher

Reports To: Building Level Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Terms of Employment

190 days per school year; salary paid on the Teacher pay scale and work year to be established by the Board

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive Multi-Lingual (ML) program in one or more schools; training and coaching colleagues, administrators, and staff in the use of effective, research-based methodologies leading to English proficiency development and the academic success of Multi-Lingual Learners (ML); participating in problem-solving programmatic determinations on behalf of MLs; identifying staff development needs of the school and providing staff development related to English language proficiency development as part of the problem-solving process; and expanding relationships with school and community groups (e.g., Leadership Team, ML Committee, ML Parent Leadership Council/District Advisory Council, Lead Literacy Team, learning communities, etc.) to help ML learners reach their highest potential.

Qualifications

• South Carolina certification as required for the position or eligible for appropriate certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong background in technology skills and applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• ML Endorsement, OR a minimum of three (3) of the five (5) required courses for the ML endorsement with an agreement to become ML certified or endorsed within one year of accepting the assignment
• Experience working with MLLs
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties

• Consult with school personnel in the delivery and analysis of diagnostic assessments for determining the English language proficiency levels of students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Collaborate with Language Arts, Reading, basic subject are,a and elective teachers in planning and developing appropriate instruction for MLs
• Plan for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, district model for ML education and 21st-century learning
• Consult with teachers, school counselors, and administrators to select and schedule MLs into appropriate educational courses to meet their social and developmental needs
• Collaborate with school personnel in maintaining appropriate documentation of ML instruction and services
• Collaborate with school personnel in determining the eligibility of MLs
• Coordinate ML data collection and reporting in collaboration with administrators and data entry operators
• Analyze and evaluate data related to ML progress, and make data-based decision-making for progress monitoring and academic enhancement
• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and other school personnel in scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences related to ML progress
• Serve as a member of the school-based ML Committee

Specific Job Requirements

• Possess and utilize excellent team-building skills
• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
• Able to work under occasional stress
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance

Physical Requirements

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Working Conditions

• Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
• Requires fine finger dexterity to use office equipment, and office technology, and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Effectively coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring extensive independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedures
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Non-Discriminatory Statement

York School District One is an equal-opportunity employer.?York School District One does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage, or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.?

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.