Ell/Ml Teacher

The Multilingual Learner Program services all schools within WSESU (Windham Southeast Supervisory Union). This teaching position will need to adjust to Multilingual Language Learners' needs as far as numbers and school sites. The grade levels in the caseload will coincide with where services are needed and could change yearly or even within a school year.

The following duties and responsibilities are required as part of the job. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1.Using a Collaborative Teaching Model the ML/ELL teacher may work with the Multilingual Learner in small groups and/or in the classroom, and plan with the mainstream teacher to provide language support.

2.Communication with the mainstream teacher is important in the format that works best for them, meetings, emails, shared documents, and shared lesson plans with added accommodations.

3.The ML/ELL teacher will participate in progress monitoring activities, and also hold the certification needed to administer ACCESS, the yearly evaluation mandatory for all Multilingual Learners.

4.Collaborate with ML department co-coordinators throughout the year.

5.Planning time for communication and teacher collaboration will be built into the scheduled hours.

6.Attend team meeting time, and faculty meetings at school sites where students are serviced, when possible. If at multiple sites, choose what meetings have the most alignment to students' needs.

7.Develop supplementary materials to assist with language acquisition within the mainstream classroom. Familiarize oneself with the content and programs that are part of the Multilingual Learners' schedules.

8.There is the possibility of traveling between school sites to provide ML/ELL services to students. Mileage will be reimbursed, once submitted.

9.Meet with family members and provide support accessing community services.

10. Provide support as needed to ensure that translations for all school related activities are accessible for families.

11. Create a Language Learning Plan in collaboration with mainstream teachers and program directors.

ML teachers will work with classroom teachers and ML department co-coordinators to accomplish these responsibilities.