Elementary School: MLL Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2027-2028)

KIPP•Lynn, MA

4d•$55,000 - $89,500•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking a culturally competent Multilingual Learner (MLL) Lead Teacher to create a joyful, inclusive, safe, and rigorous learning environment where students feel affirmed, valued, and challenged. The teacher supports students’ language development and academic growth through language-focused instruction, individualized goals, collaboration with co-teachers and families, and careful use of student data. Candidates must obtain Massachusetts ESL teaching licensure before starting with students. The role includes MLL assessment and compliance responsibilities, consultation with teachers, participation in professional development, and collaboration with families, grade-level teams, content teams, and special education staff. Teachers are supported by experienced school leaders and staff and may also perform additional duties that contribute to a positive and safe school environment. The position follows the school-year calendar.

Requirements

At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Massachusetts ESL teaching licensure, required before starting with students.
Pass criminal background checks.
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including an unwavering belief in students’ potential.
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
Passion for the subject or content area and commitment to professional learning.
Ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate information, define problems, draw valid conclusions, and make timely, reasonable decisions.
Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate students’ diverse needs.
Interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
Effective communication skills for exchanging information with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, in groups, and on virtual platforms.
Physical mobility to perform duties that may involve kneeling, walking, pushing or pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds and physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and operate a computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged, and create a positive, safe learning environment.
Meet regularly with co-teachers to review student data and plan language supports.
Set language goals and objectives, plan aligned lessons, and teach small-group language-focused lessons.
Account for students’ language, cultural, and background needs in instruction and classroom culture.
Co-create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
Set ambitious growth goals and identify resources to help students meet them.
Integrate core values into lessons and implement school-wide culture systems and positive classroom management strategies.
Maintain accurate student grades and records and communicate regularly with students and families about growth and progress.
Plan and administer ACCESS testing and document testing accommodations, collaborating with special education teams as needed.
Consult with SEI teachers and teachers who work with Exited MLLs.
Administer the TELL assessment quarterly and complete quarterly progress reports for current MLL students.
Collaborate with families and teachers on Student Success Plans for MLL students who do not meet ACCESS benchmarks and track progress toward goals.
Participate in school-wide, individual, regional, and MLL-team professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly academic-year training.
Develop teaching practice through coaching, feedback, co-planning, active practice, and live coaching.
Perform support duties such as coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
Build family relationships through school events, consistent calls home, and participation in the MLL Family Council; assist with planning and attend council meetings.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback to contribute to an accountable, collaborative professional environment.
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to address shared challenges, implement systems, and share responsibility for all students.
Participate in IEP meetings for dual-classified students, providing MLL input, recommending and recording ACCESS accommodations, sharing language-goal progress, and explaining the interaction between language and disability.
Maintain dependable attendance according to the school calendar.
Lead colleague discussions about ACCESS and MLL assessment data and collaborate on language supports.
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and participate in regional professional development and community events as required.
Perform other assigned duties that promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.