Multilingual Learner Specialist

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Multilingual Learner Specialist ​

About Us

Our school is a free and public charter school that currently serves more than 200 students in Paterson, NJ. Our current elementary school is growing from serving grades K-1 & 5 in our inaugural year to an elementary school serving grades K-2 next year and a middle school serving grades 5-6. Once fully grown, we will be serving approximately 675 students serving grades K - 8. 

Inspired and founded by Brilla Public Charter Schools in the Bronx, our school combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on an ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with whole group & small group instruction as MLL as individualized instructional support for our students. 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 Director of Student Services, the Multilingual Learner Specialist (MLL Specialist) provides legally mandated services to identified Multilingual Language Learners, as MLL as students who are identified as needing at-risk interventions. The MLL Specialist pulls out small groups of students and works collaboratively l with the general education teachers in classrooms. 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

• Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level content curricula to engage students in all content areas and differentiate curriculum and instruction to support all LLs
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate daily standards-based lessons that utilize a variety of MLL instructional strategies that differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students
• Manage both regulatory and instructional requirements as an MLL Specialist
• Administer Home Language Questionnaires and administer ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for MLLs to determine student eligibility for MLL services
• Use 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
• Evaluate, determine goals for, and track the progress of individual Multilingual language learners, and communicate with faculty, students, and families
• Maintain MLL records
• Advise teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for MLL students and share best practices to ensure high-quality instruction
• Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement a classically-inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
• Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
• Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
• Relationship Building for Success: Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional academic success
• Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Certifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• New Jersey State teaching certification in Students with DisabilitiesTeaching or student teaching experience in a school (required)
•  ESL, or Bilingual/Bicultural Education (required)
• Spanish language proficiency (required)
• Experience with a demonstrated proficiency in leading students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds preferred
• A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
• An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the school in service to the school community
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

The base pay range for this position is $52,500 to $90,149 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus for some roles may be provided as part of the compensation package subject to executive leadership approval, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.