Multilingual Learner Longterm Sub

Multilingual Learner / English Language Learner Long-term Sub- Secondary Level

Qualifications

• Valid Rhode Island Certification - English Speakers of other languages PK-12, ESL Teacher, Bilingual Teacher

• Knowledge of RIDE high school reform and current educational practices

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, parents, and staff

• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Provide direct instruction of English Language Development to identified EL students based on most recent data

• Provide recommendations for programming and placement of ELs in the building

• Collaborate with district level staff to continuously improve instruction for English Learners

• Work in conjunction with supervisor to develop and deliver professional development to staff on best practices for educating ELs

• Work with administration and teachers to consistently use effective teaching practices to incorporate the Language Standards into all content areas.

• Work with the leadership team to ensure frequent monitoring and assessment of student learning

• Be knowledgeable of current teaching methodologies, strategies and research for implementation of language development supports

• Build an understanding of second language acquisition (i.e culturally responsive classroom, language development, classroom environment, instructional modifications, and best practices, etc.) for all educators working with ELs

• Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions for English Learners as they acquire English and content knowledge

• Provide assistance to colleagues in making the CCSS, Next Generation Science Standards, and CTE Standards accessible to ELs at their current grade levels

• Build capacity of General Education, Technical, Special Education, and itinerant teachers to meet the language development needs of ELs

• Participate in IEP meetings for English Learners, acting as EL liaison and team member to provide information and interpret data in relation to second language acquisition, time in program, educational history, and student demographics

• Ensure all ELs receive appropriate EL accommodations for local and state assessments

• Support state and local administration of assessments while adhering as closely as possible to daily schedule

• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Student Supports and/or the Director

Supervises

• Students

Skills Required

• Communications, written and oral proficiency

• Analysis and critical evaluation and/or application of student work and instructional practices.

• Solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and talk or hear. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Daily use of small and large motor skills applicable to the daily operational of a computer. Regularly interacts with students, the public, and with other workers. Regularly and essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with other time constraints

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Work environment consists of classrooms, ramps, the ability to move throughout the facility; sometimes to other buildings. The noise level in this environment may be loud, dependent upon the activity level during the day and the location

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's minimum