Multilingual Learner Teacher

Deadline: June 30, 2025
District/Organization: Midland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $47,547 (experience based salary protection available)

Position Details

JOB SUMMARY: The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher provides instruction to multilingual learners. .8 FTE Secondary ML Support Class Instructor and .2 FTE ML Teacher Advisor/Trainer

REPORTS TO: Building Administration and/or Continuous Improvement & State/Federal Programs Specialist

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the current Midland County Education Association (MCEA) Agreement

EVALUATION: As per the current Midland County Education Association (MCEA) Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • Required: Must be Properly Placed (Highly Qualified) in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):
    • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in appropriate field
    • Endorsement in English as a Second Language (NS), Bilingual Education (YA-YT), or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Demonstrated Technical Skills:
    • Computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and other basic computer skills
    • Familiarity with student information systems
    • Possess computer competency and familiarity with emerging technologies
    • Preferred: WIDA assessment knowledge or similar type experience
  • Experience:
    • Preferred: Experience teaching MLL students in a variety of grade levels
    • Preferred: International experience or experience working with MLL or international families
  • Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population that includes students with special needs
  • Compassionate collaborator who is knowledgeable about recent research in pedagogy in the field of second language acquisition and MLL education
  • Possess an awareness of the developmental stages and well-being of children
  • Public Relations Skills: Ability to relate to school age children, parents, teachers, and members of the community
  • Possess the ability to analyze and interpret data and present it in a format that is easily understood
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
  • Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
  • Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
  • Pass background check

.8 FTE ESSENTIAL TEACHER FUNCTIONS:

• Successfully complete district assigned trainings, per established deadlines – job specific training will be provided as available
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain an organized environment
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, verbally and in writing, in a cohesive and accurate manner
• Work independently as well as with a team
• Facilitate instruction and support multilingual learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing utilizing English Learner Development (ELD) standards
• Work collaboratively with other MLL teachers and staff to deliver one-on-one to small group instruction
• Provide MLL instruction to students using various modalities and structures
• Assist in administering the WIDA assessment and other required assessments
• Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction
• Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help MLL students acquire the English language
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group, or individual learning
• Compile and maintain a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for each student
• Gather and report data for reporting requirements and other required reports
• Maintain two-way communication logs with classroom teachers of students on caseload
• Establish and maintain communication with parents/families of students in the program
• Engage parents and families in student learning
• Participate in professional learning activities and staff meetings as required or assigned
• Attend IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law
• Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e, back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours
• Coordinate with district and building administrators
• Fine motor skills and ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to entire shift as tasks require), as well as stoop, squat, bend, crouch, reach, kneel, and climb stairs frequently during the shift
• Able to ride in a vehicle, as necessary (e.g., training on occasion)
• Able to work indoors during all seasons/weather/temperatures as permitted

.2 FTE ML Advisor/Coach

• Main point of contact for ESL tutors
• Provide instructional support for classroom teachers working with ML students
• Monitor academic progress for students who are identified as ML learners that have a WIDA score of 3.5 or higher, and students who have opted out of direct ML instructional support
• Help coordinate and facilitate ML family engagement events at the beginning and end of school year
• Assist in evaluating the progress of ML students
• Work collaboratively with building and district administration

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to travel to and from four secondary buildings on a daily basis to deliver instruction.
• Communicate effectively via district-assigned email on a daily basis as determined by supervisor
• Accurately complete electronic time sheets and absence reporting via time keeping system, per assigned deadlines
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Consistent and reliable performance of job responsibilities
• Perform other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the supervisor/building administrator and/or Superintendent

Come Join Midland Public Schools!

The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information along the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place for you!

Application Procedure:

When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools, interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application, you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools!
Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.

E-mail: ANDERSONWR@MIDLANDPS.ORG