Multilingual Learner Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Lanesborough Elementary School; Lanesborough (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Mount Greylock Regional School District - Lanesborough Elementary School in Lanesborough, MA seeks a Multilingual Learning Teacher (0.4 FTE) to support ELL students PK-6. The role reports to the Principal and focuses on language development, assessment, and classroom collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), MA DESE ESL licensure eligibility with SEI endorsement, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Academic Teacher in ESL by MA DESE and SEI endorsement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both oral and written.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide English language instruction aligned with DESE benchmarks for ELLs PK-6.
• Manage assessments in alignment with MA state requirements with the Director.
• Monitor Opt-Outs and FEL status; complete progress reports and attend meetings.
• Coordinate home language surveys, initial calls, student placement, parent notification, and benchmark plans.
• Assess student progress using developmentally appropriate language assessments.
• Design and implement language programs across content areas.
• Use methods aligned with WIDA ELD standards and Can-do descriptors.
• Support classroom teachers with differentiated instruction for all students.
• Provide regular updates on student progress to teachers and families.
• Teach pullout MLL lessons with small groups and individuals.
• Provide inclusion support in content classes for MLL students.
• Work with Director on paperwork, training for teachers, family communication, testing, compliance, MLL folders.
• Communicate with parents/guardians frequently.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Assist translation of district and school documents for parents.
• Be available outside instructional day as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

ESL licensure eligible

SEI endorsement

Interpersonal communication

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

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Multilingual Learner Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Mount Greylock Regional School District - MA Lanesborough Elementary School - Lanesborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939182
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Multilingual Learning Teacher (0.4 FTE)

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION STATEMENT: The Multilingual Learning Teacher will facilitate and monitor the development of academic English language skills among students learning English as an additional language. We seek an educator who will celebrate the assets MLL students bring to the district, teach using a strength-based approach that honors their diversity of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to fostering that vision throughout the school community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure as an Academic Teacher in the field of English as a Second Language by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and possession of the SEI certification with Teacher endorsement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions (which include but are not limited to):

1. 1. Provides English language instruction in alignment with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) English 2 Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners (PK-6);
2. 2. With the Director, manage, oversee, and administer assessments and testing in alignment with MA state requirements.
3. 3. Responsible for Monitoring Opt-Outs as well as Former English Learner (FEL) students; completing progress reports and attending consultation meetings regarding FEL classification status.
4. 4. Assists in the coordination of home language surveys, initial calls, student placement, parent notification, and student benchmark plans for new enrollments to the District.
5. 5. Assesses individual students’ development of academic English language using non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate language assessment procedures and instruments;
6. 6. Designs and implements appropriate educational programs for each student including instruction in language features, genres, and registers across various academic content areas.
7. 7. Employs instructional methods and develops materials that are appropriate for the maturity and skill level of individual students aligned with WIDA ELD standards and “Can-do” Descriptors.
8. 8. Provides input and assists classroom teachers as needed to develop individual student accommodation and a process for differentiating instruction in classrooms for all students.
9. 9. Provide regular updates for teachers about student progress and the content of their MLL course.
10. 10. Teach pullout MLL lessons with small groups and individual students.
11. 11. Provide inclusion support in content classes for Multilingual Learner (MLL) students as needed.
12. 12. Work with the Director to manage program paperwork, training for teachers, family communication, student testing/screening, compliance, MLL folders.
13. 13. Communicate frequently with parents/guardians.
14. 14. Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
15. 15. Assist in the translation of district and school documents designed to inform parents such as letters, bulletins, announcements, calendars, notices, website information, etc.
16. 16. Make provisions for being available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
17. 17. Maintain accurate records of all activities for the purpose of district and state auditors.
18. 18. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Compensation:

Annual salary range: $20,694 – $45,133 commensurate with education and experience.

Health & dental plans:

• Comprehensive options include Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, PPO, and POS plans.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Blue Freedom (with Orthodontics)
• Blue 20/20 Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary coverages: Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, Cancer, and Critical Illness plans

Provisions & Conditions of Employment:

Position governed by MGL Chapter 71 and the Collective Bargaining Agreement