Middle School Multi-lingual Learner Specialist: MLL/ESL (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Campus TBD, MA

About The Position

Excel Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Middle School Multi-lingual Learner Specialist (MLL/ESL) to provide instructional and language-learning support to multilingual learners and collaborate with teachers. The specialist will help students master content and language objectives, advise and coach teachers on effective practices for supporting MLL students, and modify curriculum when necessary. The position also includes providing inclusion support in classes and working directly with MLL students during assigned periods. Excel teachers deliver rigorous, high-quality college-preparatory instruction and foster student success. The school describes its instructional approach as combining high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. Successful team members are positive, pursue their own growth, support colleagues, and maintain high expectations for students. The role contributes to curriculum refinement, assessment, and the broader Excel Academy community. The starting salary is $60,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Teaching experience in an urban public or charter school is preferred but not required. A license or certification is not required before starting, but Commonwealth Charter teachers must obtain a license or pass the required MTEL examinations within their first year in a teacher role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to support others in doing their best work.
Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and desire to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.
A license or certification is not required before the start date; Commonwealth Charter teachers must obtain a license or pass the required MTEL examinations within their first year in a teacher role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting.
Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by Excel students and families.
First-generation college graduate.
Personal experience growing up in a low-income household.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectives.
Advise teachers on accommodating curriculum for multilingual learners.
Collaborate with teachers to modify curriculum when necessary.
Coach teachers on best practices for working with multilingual learners.
Provide inclusion support for classes containing multilingual learners.
Work directly with multilingual learners during assigned periods of the day.
Create a safe learning environment by consistently implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices.
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 uphold the school’s mission.