What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multilingual Learners Teacher (MLL Specialist), Rhode Island position at Excel Academy Charter School?
Organization Overview
Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every studentregardless of race, zip code, or economic statusdeserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.
About Our Team
Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the Role Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students. Your ImpactTeaching ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectivesAdvise teachers on accommodating curriculum for MLL studentsCollaborate with teachers to modify curriculum when necessaryProvide coaching to teachers around best practices for working with multilingual learners.Teach 2-3 substantially separate ELD classes aligned to grade-level content classes in addition to co-teaching 1-2 general education classes, depending on student population and needsProvide inclusion support for classes containing ELL studentsWork specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the dayCreate a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excels strategies and best practices with consistency;Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time;Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; andDo whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheldMission Alignment You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excels values and educational model;You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andYou are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.QualificationsA Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred;Rhode Island certified (Middle Grades 5-8) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here:https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-06/RI_MiddleGrades_Requirements.pdf
Preference will be given to applicants who also: Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
