Brilla Public Charter Schools is Hiring a 2024-25 Elementary School Multilingual Learning Specialist Near New York, NY
About Us Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves 1,800 students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network is growing from its current four elementary and two middle schools to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and Paterson, NJ. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brilla Schools Network is Seton Education Partners, an organization inspired by the Catholic educational tradition, that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. At the heart of the Seton educational mission is our dedication to help students become young men and women of good character and spirit who are prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a Classical approach to education - an emphasis on a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - with individualized instructional support. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve. Position Overview Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal of Student Services, the Multilingual Learning Specialist (MLL) provides legally mandated services to identified English Language Learners, as well as students who are identified as needing at-risk interventions. The MLL specialist pulls out small groups of students and works collaboratively in a teacher team model with the general education teachers using the Hand on English curriculum. The MLL Specialist works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students' parents, guardians, and/or caregivers. The MLL Specialist holds primary responsibility for designing and implementing direct MLL instruction and collaborating with teachers to provide English language support in other content areas. Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of grade-level content curricula to engage students in all content areas and differentiate curriculum and instruction to support all MLLs
Co-plans prepares and facilitates daily standards-based lessons that utilize a variety of MLL instructional strategies which differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students
Co-teaches with general education teachers and supports student learning through modeling, lesson planning, team teaching, data analysis, and ongoing feedback through dialogue and reflections
Manages both regulatory and instructional requirements as an MLL teacher.
Administers Home Language Questionnaires and NYSITELL to determine student eligibility for MLL service
Administers NYSESLAT annually
Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to create a classroom culture of data-driven decision-making to close the achievement gap for all students including general education, students with disabilities, and MLLs
Creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a safe, caring, and orderly school environment which nurtures the unique needs of each student
Participates in collaborative curriculum and professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
Seeks to know students' strengths and challenge areas actively and communicates effectively with parents
Evaluates, determine goals for, and tracks progress of individual multilingual learners, and communicates with staff, students and families
Maintains MLL records
Advises teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for MLLs and shares best practices to ensure high quality instruction
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
Creates and maintains strong relationships with students and families
Actively participates in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
Accepts ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to overcome setbacks actively
Reviews and complies with guidelines of students' IEPs, attend IEP meetings, follow IDEA reporting requirements, and provide information about student performance and services received
Participates in meetings, designated school functions outside of school hours, and opportunities for individual and school-wide professional development
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
New York State teaching certification in Students with Disabilities, Special Ed, or ESL preferred
Teaching or student teaching experience in a school required
Experience with and interest in working with high-needs students preferred
The base pay range for this position is $69,000-$98,500 per year in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.