SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) Transition Support

Malden Public Schools; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Malden Public Schools is seeking a SLIFE Transition Support to assist multilingual learners, especially SLIFE and newly arrived students, with targeted academic, administrative, and family support under district specialists.

The role is part-time (up to 19 hours per week) at $28 per hour, reporting to the Building Principal and Director of Multilingual Education. Immediate start; Title III funded through the grant.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding newly arriving students and families, monitors attendance and adjustment.
• Administer SLIFE screeners to identify needs and support SLIFE identification.
• Provide targeted academic support and foundational literacy/numeracy instruction.
• Assist with family interviews and effective home-school communication.
• Collaborate with ML teachers and district staff for aligned support.

Job description

SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) Transition Support

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Job Details

Job ID: 5480119
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 19, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

District Overview: The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Description:

The SLIFE Transition Support role will provide critical support to our Multilingual Learners (MLs), focusing particularly on Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and newly arrived students. This role involves ensuring a successful entry into the Malden Public Schools and providing targeted academic, administrative, and family support under the guidance of district specialists and school staff. The creation of the SLIFE Transition Support role was recommended by the MPS SLIFE planning team. This role was determined to be vital for seeing out the vision of identifying and supporting SLIFE students. The role is funded by Title III.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Onboarding and Welcoming:
  • Serve as a welcoming liaison for newly arriving students and their families.
  • Conduct check-ins with students experiencing attendance concerns.
  • Generally check in with and support SLIFE students to monitor their overall adjustment and well-being.
• Assessment and Identification:
  • Administer pilot math and literacy SLIFE screeners to identify specific academic needs and support formal identification of SLIFE students.
  • Support Language Acquisition Team (LAT) Facilitators with other duties as assigned.
• Academic Support:
  • Provide targeted academic support by pushing into classrooms with students who are dually identified (e.g., MLs who also receive special education services).
  • Provide targeted academic interventions including foundational literacy instruction and foundational numeracy instruction for SLIFE students.
• Family Outreach and Support:
  • Support with general parent interviews and outreach efforts to support formal identification of SLIFE students.
  • Specifically conduct SLIFE family interviews to gather essential background information and facilitate communication between the school and home.
• Collaboration and Professional Growth:
  • Collaborate with ML teachers, classroom teachers, and other specialists to align student support.
  • Participate in training sessions provided by the district or grant.
  • Participate in other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children in urban education and/or a diverse setting
• Collaborative and strong interpersonal skills
• Growth mindset and willingness to accept feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced teacher, tutor, or paraprofessional. ESL licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with administering student screeners or diagnostic assessments.
• Understanding of the unique needs of Multilingual Learners and SLIFE students.
• Proficiency in Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Chinese, and/or Arabic.

Reports to: Building Principal, Director of Multilingual Education

Hours and Salary: Up to 19 hours per week at $28 per hour

Funding Source: Title III Grant

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: Approximate ending of the 2025-26 school year

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $28 Per Hour

Timeline

Phone Interviews: Conducted on a rolling basis beginning on January 5, 2026

Applicants will hear within two weeks of their interview about next steps

Job will begin on or after January 20, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 77 Salem Street
• Malden, Massachusetts 02148
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]