NY Multilingual Language Learners Teacher/Coordinator Immediate Opening

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, modeling and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as peer cooperative learning, personalized and blended learning, co-teaching, etc.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests as well as language proficiency progress
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
• Instructs students in academic subject matter as well as social, emotional, and behavioral skill areas
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

• Supports the Principal, building leadership team, and district leadership team throughout the year with all procedures related to the identification, tracking, assessing, and monitoring of students identified as MLLs
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records and following all required procedures and practices
• Manages the annual language proficiency exam and the one-time identification screener
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of assessments
• Makes recommendations to staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each MLL student

• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities
• Continuously develops and evolves teaching practice and supports colleagues in their development through co-planning and/or co-teaching
• Co-plans and facilitates MLL-specific school-based professional development
• Promotes the mindset of shared responsibility for multilingual learners across all school staff, including all school leaders
• Participates fully in a professional community including common planning, professional development, and self-reflection/evaluation

• Promotes a school atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students
• Serves as a resource for fellow educators in the sharing of information regarding multilingual students and models an assets-based mindset toward multilingualism and multiculturalism.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community, with a focus on bridging and supporting multilingualism and multiculturalism across home and school contexts
• Supervises students in a range of settings; protects and promotes the safety and well-being of students, colleagues, equipment, materials and facilities
• Communicates and interacts appropriately and professionally with students, colleagues, parents and the community
• Organizes MLL family educational initiatives
• Understands, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of Achievement First Charter School Network

• Two years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement.
• Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.
• New York certified in TESOL or Bilingual Education or in process of obtaining a certification.

• Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teachers' salaries range from $66,000-$113,198, based on experience.
• As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.

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