Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Teacher ($5K Hiring Bonus Available)

Job Posted 1/20/2025

The Hope Academy

Akron, OH 44302

United States

Category Education

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Teacher

Program:

School

Supervisor:

Head of School/Assistant Head of School

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Supervised:

N/A

Job #:

Multiple

Updated by:

Superintendent

Last updated:

07/2021

Critical features of this job are described below. They are subject to change at any time as duties, tasks and functions are assigned or re-assigned by the Head of School.

The Hope Academy believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our school's future strength rests firmly on our commitment to recognize, respect and uphold the dignity of all our students, their families and our faculty and staff. To uphold this commitment, we expect all members of our school practice a willingness to recognize, respond to and teach about racism and other forms of injustice.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing and supporting their language acquisition. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate the process and procedures for identification, assessment, program placement, exiting and monitoring of students eligible for MLL/ELL services in accordance with all regulations and polcies
Plan high quality instruction based on the Common Core State Standards, the WIDA standards, and the curriculum as adopted by The Hope Academy

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year
Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, and other available resources including technology
Knowledge of best instructional practices
Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading
Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students
Use and create ongoing authentic and formal assessments to monitor children's growth, development in addition to their strengths and needs to nform instruction and provide feedback on a regular basis to students, teachers, and parents
Maintain student records, including the student census
Facilitate the implementation, development and evaluation of the MLL/ELL program
Maintain all program data and prepare summary data as required
Serve as a resource to administrators, classroom teachers, and parents regarding the educational and effective needs of MLL/ELL students
Coordiante and provide all assessment related to language proficiency and academic achievement as mandated by RIDE and provide support to the MLL student in all other mandated assessments
Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color
Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise.
Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures
Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child
Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for students
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent study
Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies
Performs all other duties as directed by direct supervisor or school leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS

Acknowledge racism and privilege
Study and teach representative history for students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures in mind
Talk about racism with students
When you see racism or other types of inequities, you address it
Ability to work as a member of a team by actively listening to another's point of view, sharing and being able to respectfully disagree
Organizational skills including developing effective classroom schedule for teaching, learning, assessing, etc.
Culturally influenced effective communication skills
Proficient technological skills for remote learning and day-to-day tasks such as but not limited to Zoom, Google Classroom, MS Word, etc.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree with valid MLL/ELL teacher certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain

PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS

Models the school's values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity and excellence in all actions and communications
Accesses all Hope Academy student records only, as needed
Uses and discloses PHI only as authorized, as necessary to carry out job duties
Completes and maintains privacy and security training
Reports suspected violations, including those of a colleague
Maintains professionalism in/outside of school

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment
Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday
Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment