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Multilingual Learners Teacher (MLL) : Grades K-5 (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Posted 1/17/2025
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Evansville, IN 47713
United States
Category Education
Job Description
EVSC is committed to its vision and mission to empower our students to thrive in life as we prepare every student to excel in our global society through world-class learning experiences.
SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience of the recommended candidate.

Range:
Career Path I: $46,000 - $65,500
Career Path II: $47,500 - $91,000

BENEFITS
We continually strive to offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our employees.
Insurance:
This position is eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance coverage on the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents. The employee's insurance will be effective on the first of month following the hire date. The EVSC also offers employees an opportunity for life insurance and long term disability coverage.
Click here for more information on: EVSC's Market Place Health Insurance Plan Options

Retirement:
As a contract teacher, this position will automatically be enrolled in the Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). In addition, this position is eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan, a 403(b) Match Program, and a tax-free post-retirement medical expense account (VEBA).

Additional Benefits:
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use our Health & Wellness Centers conveniently located within the community. These are no-cost health clinics that provide primary care treatment, generic prescription medications (at no cost), physicals, health screenings, and labs. Accumulated sick leave days and personal business days will be provided under this position as well. Additionally, EVSC employees have access to EVSC Wee Care, our employee-only early learning centers. Wee Care provides a quality early learning experience for children as young as six weeks through age five.
SUMMARY:

The MLL Teacher will play a pivotal role in supporting multilingual learners (MLLs) in achieving academic success while acquiring English language proficiency. This role provides English Language Development instruction to students and is also collaborative, working closely with general education teachers to enhance instruction, advocate for student needs, and develop school-wide practices that support MLLs. The MLL Teacher is responsible for administering the WIDA Suite of Assessments to all MLLs on their caseload and completing all necessary paperwork for each MLL, including ILPs. The MLL Teacher will also provide professional development and coaching to staff, helping to create an inclusive, linguistically responsive environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.
    • Direct Instruction:Deliver differentiated instruction tailored to the needs of MLLs, integrating language development with academic content across subject areas. Provide targeted interventions to support language acquisition and content mastery. Design and implement lessons focused on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to enhance English proficiency. Employ scaffolded strategies to help students access grade-level content while developing their language abilities.
    • Feedback and Goal Setting:Provide timely and actionable feedback to students on their language and content performance. Work with students to set academic and language development goals, helping them take ownership of their learning.
    • Family Engagement:Regularly communicate with families to discuss student progress, provide strategies for language development at home, and engage families in the educational process. Participate in conferences and meetings to support students' growth.
    • Language Support Across the Curriculum:Collaborate with content area teachers to assist them in appropriately modifying and adapting assignments, ensuring MLLs can access core content while continuing their language development. Offer strategies and resources for content teachers to use with multilingual learners.
    • Coaching & Professional Development: Provide ongoing training and coaching to staff on best practices for instructing MLLs, including scaffolding techniques, formative assessments, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
    • Advocacy: Act as an advocate for MLL students, ensuring they have equitable access to the curriculum, support services, and extracurricular activities. Liaise between families, teachers, and administration to promote student success.
    • Assessment & Compliance: Conduct and monitor English proficiency assessments (WIDA) for all Multilingual Learners, track student progress, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to multilingual learners. Complete necessary documentation, meet state reporting deadlines, and maintain accurate student records. Work alongside schools to identify Multilingual Learners for MTSS and assist with instructional interventions resulting from IREAD and Amira results.
    • Cultural Responsiveness: Incorporate culturally relevant teaching methods and materials that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students. Foster an environment of inclusivity where all students feel valued and supported.
    • College and Career Readiness: Assist students in grades 6-12 with academic planning and post-secondary readiness. This includes supporting students with scheduling appropriate courses, monitoring academic credits, and evaluating foreign transcripts to ensure proper placement and credit transfer. The teacher will provide guidance on completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and assist in navigating other college and career readiness pathways. This role is essential in helping multilingual learners understand graduation requirements, explore career options, and transition to life beyond high school.
    • Teaching within the International Newcomer Academies (INA): Deliver English Language Development (ELD) courses tailored to the needs of multilingual learners at the district's International Newcomer Academy (INA). An INA is a specialized program designed to support newly arrived students who have limited English proficiency and need targeted instruction to adjust to a new educational system and culture. These academies focus on accelerating English language acquisition for newcomers while introducing grade-level content, and they provide a supportive environment where newcomers can build essential academic and social skills. The MLL teacher will create engaging lessons that promote language development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while also helping students integrate into the school community.
    • Scheduling: Work collaboratively with MLL leadership to create and implement a service schedule that best meets the needs of MLL students and supports grade-level content delivery in the general education classroom.
JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Strong understanding of second language acquisition and strategies for integrating language and content instruction.
    • Ability to plan and execute differentiated lessons based on MLLs' language proficiency levels and academic needs.
    • Effective classroom management that fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students of diverse linguistic backgrounds.
    • Team Collaboration: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, including general education teachers, counselors, and administrators, to support MLLs and their overall academic success.
    • Professional Development Delivery: Ability to design and deliver professional development (PD) sessions for staff, focusing on strategies for supporting multilingual learners and integrating language development within core content areas.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills, ensuring smooth collaboration and professional dialogue with team members, families, and community partners.
    • Ability to adapt teaching methods and instructional practices based on the latest research and feedback from professional development and peer collaboration.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students, student aides, paraprofessionals, and parent volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • Valid state teaching certification with an endorsement in ESL or MLL, or willingness to add
  • Demonstrated experience working with multilingual learners in an educational setting.
  • Strong understanding of second language acquisition and culturally responsive teaching.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, textbooks, and government regulations.
  • Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
  • Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students . click apply for full job details