K–12 Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Department Leader

Sugar Creek Charter•Charlotte, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The MLL Dept. Lead will serve as the primary point of support and coordination for the school’s Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) program across grades K–12. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with state requirements, providing strategic support to classroom teachers and MLL staff, and promoting language equity and academic success for all MLL students.

Requirements

Valid teaching license with ESL or MLL endorsement preferred
Demonstrated experience working with multilingual students in K–12 settings
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of EL compliance, accommodations, and culturally responsive teaching practices
Commitment to equity and inclusion for all learners

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Testing Coordinator to develop the school’s annual WIDA and ACCESS testing plan and calendar.
Ensure all MLL accommodations are up-to-date and accurately reflected for all state and school-level testing purposes.
Guarantee the creation and timely distribution of EL (English Learner) plans to appropriate staff and verify that teachers understand how to implement them effectively.
Monitor screening referrals by regularly connecting with teachers to identify students who may need initial MLL screening.
Serve as a liaison to general education teachers, providing ongoing communication and collaboration to support MLL student needs within their classrooms.
Identify, source, and share instructional tools and resources with staff that promote effective MLL instruction and language development strategies.
Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with MLL teachers to provide guidance, problem-solving support, and coaching, and submit a brief report of findings and progress to Mrs. Graham.
Offer real-time support to MLL teachers as needs arise, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality instruction and interventions.
Create with the MLL team and distribute a monthly MLL Newsletter to families and staff, highlighting updates, instructional tips, resources, and key dates.
Assist in developing communication strategies that promote inclusion, understanding, and language access for multilingual families.
Stay current with NCDPI MLL guidance and actively participate in state-provided professional development (PD) offerings.
Share key takeaways and strategies from PD sessions with staff to build overall school capacity in serving multilingual learners.
Schedule biweekly meetings with Ms. Adams to dig deep into data, interpret and analyze MLL data, specifically EL progress data.
Keep a tracking system to ensure MLL teachers are progress monitoring and collecting data for each of their students.