Long Term Substitute - Assessment Coordinator [SY24-25]

This is a long term substitute position from January - June 2025

District Overview:

Overview of the Malden Public Schools: 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.

Malden Public Schools is seeking a trilingual certified ESL teacher to coordinate intake, assessment and placement of English Learners.  

Qualifications:

• MA DESE teacher license in ESL Prek-8 and SEI-Teacher Endorsement required
• Knowledge of Malden Public Schools and the English Language Learning programs.
• Intermediate fluency in three languages: preferably; Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole
• Ability to verify and maintain accuracy of confidential student information in English and preferably in other languages
• Ability to adapt to changes in work situations and priorities based on student enrollment trends

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the WIDA screener to all students whose Home Language Survey identifies the need.
• Use WIDA screener results to support program placement decisions in collaboration with the ELL Director and Welcome Center Manager
• Complete required paperwork, enters it into the computer, and facilitates exchange of documentation between the schools, parents, and the English Language Learning Program
• Comply with federal and state regulations and classification mandates for english Learners
• Support Parent Information Center personnel with translation support if needed. 
• Assess students at the Pre-K level.
• Provide families and caregivers guidance in the school enrollment process for English 
• Maintain student/family confidentiality
• Coordinate MA DESE ELPAC meetings with ELL Director 

Reports to: Director of English Learner Education & Title III 

Salary: 
$135/Day - Retired Teacher w/ DESE Certification
$125/Day – DESE Teaching Certification
$100/Day – No Certification

If a substitute holds a Bachelors degree or a Teaching License, and they serve in the same assignment for a 30 consecutive work day probationary period, they are eligible to have their pay rate increased to a per diem rate of $210/day for the remainder of their current assignment; pay returns to the daily rate at the conclusion of their assignment; however, if they move to another long-term assignment within a month, they do not have to restart the probationary period again and may continue receiving the per diem rate. Requests to move to the per diem rate at the end of probationary period must be made to HR@maldenps.org, and confirmation will be submitted to payroll.

Budget: Unit A Position- Shared Title III & MPS Budget

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via TalentEd.

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.

Salary : $100 - $210