Founding High School MLL Specialist (2026-2027)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Providence, RI

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About The Position

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
Rhode Island certified (All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher PK-12) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here: https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-06/RI_MiddleGrades_Requirements.pdf
A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectives
Advise teachers on accommodating curriculum for MLL students
Collaborate with teachers to modify curriculum when necessary
Provide coaching to teachers around best practices for working with multilingual learners.
Provide inclusion support for classes containing MLL students
Work specifically with MLL students during assigned periods of the day
Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency;
Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation;
Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards;
Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld