MLL Support Teacher

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking an MLL Support Teacher. Under the direction of the school administrator and MLL Director, the classroom teacher will implement the district curriculum. 


EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for ELs
Supports all English Learners in the classroom through push-in service
Provides targeted English Language instruction for level 1 and 2 ELs
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.  
Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of ELs 
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents and the community
Supervises students in a variety of school related settings  
Establishes relationships with families to communicate student progress

Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at: 
Instructional and assessment practices for English Learners
SIOP Strategies
WIDA ELD Standards
ACCESS Testing
Cultural competency
SEL Strategies
Second Language Acquisition
Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated instruction techniques
Co-teaching practices and working as part of a team
Managing classroom procedures and behaviors
Creating a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment 
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Response to Intervention
Conflict resolution
Ability to work with a significant diversity of learners
Ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and the community
Utilizing data of varied types and/or purposes
Meeting deadlines and schedules

Licensure/ Certificate Requirements:
Valid RI Teaching License in All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-12 Certification.
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Desirable Qualifications:
Minimum of two years teaching experience with English Learners
Bilingual skills preferred

Compensation/Hours/Benefits:
Full PSD benefits package; 184 day contract
Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level