Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher

ACCESSPOINT RI•Cranston, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher/Coordinator to join our team in a part-time (0.4 FTE) capacity. Cornerstone School serves students ages 3–22 with a wide range of learning, developmental, communication, behavioral, and medical needs, including students with autism and complex disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student experiences a sense of belonging and has meaningful opportunities to learn, communicate, and grow. The MLL Teacher/Coordinator will be responsible for providing required English Language Development (ELD) instruction to eligible multilingual learners and coordinating all required language proficiency screening, assessment, and progress monitoring activities. This position requires an educator who understands the intersection of language acquisition and disability, recognizes the unique strengths of multilingual learners, and can adapt instruction and assessment practices to meet diverse communication and learning needs. The MLL Teacher/Coordinator will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, related service providers, school leadership, families, and sending school districts to ensure that multilingual learners receive appropriate services and equitable access to educational opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Rhode Island teaching certification with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or other RIDE-recognized certification appropriate for the assignment.
Knowledge of English Language Development instruction, multilingual learner identification, and language proficiency assessment.
Understanding of state and federal requirements governing multilingual learner services.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to differentiate instruction and assessments to meet a wide range of student learning and communication needs.
Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered educational practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching multilingual learners in special education or specialized school settings.
Experience supporting students with autism, intellectual disabilities, complex communication needs, or multiple disabilities.
Familiarity with WIDA standards, ACCESS for ELLs, and Alternate ACCESS assessments.
Experience collaborating with IEP teams and related service providers.
Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and accessible instructional practices.
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and document required English Language Development (ELD) instruction for students identified as multilingual learners in accordance with Rhode Island requirements.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels, learning needs, and individualized education programs (IEPs).
Design and implement engaging, accessible, and developmentally appropriate instructional activities that support English language acquisition.
Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those who are non-speaking, use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or require substantial instructional modifications.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers to integrate language development opportunities into students' daily learning experiences.
Monitor student progress, maintain instructional records, and adjust instructional approaches based on assessment results and individual student needs.
Support students in developing receptive, expressive, and functional communication skills while recognizing and valuing their home languages.
Coordinate and administer required multilingual learner annual state English language proficiency assessments, including ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS, as appropriate.
Oversee all aspects of state-required MLL testing, including scheduling, assessment preparation, administration, accommodations, documentation, and coordination with school leadership and sending districts.
Ensure that assessments are administered in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and applicable assessment requirements.
Collaborate with IEP teams and sending districts to identify and implement appropriate assessment accommodations and determine eligibility for alternate assessments.
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records of MLL identification, instructional services, assessment results, progress monitoring, and other required documentation.
Monitor students' English language proficiency and support appropriate decisions regarding continued services, reclassification, and monitoring in collaboration with sending districts.
Communicate with school leadership and sending districts regarding MLL services, testing requirements, timelines, and student progress.
Support compliance with applicable federal and state requirements related to multilingual learners, including students who are dually identified as MLLs and students with disabilities.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior specialists, and other team members to support students' language development and educational access.
Serve as a resource to staff regarding effective, evidence-based instructional strategies for multilingual learners with diverse learning and communication needs.
Provide consultation and practical recommendations for incorporating language development into classroom instruction and daily routines.
Participate in relevant student team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
Promote shared responsibility for the success of multilingual learners throughout the school community.
Support culturally and linguistically responsive practices that recognize students' home languages, identities, and experiences as strengths.
Foster positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and sending school districts.
Support effective communication with multilingual families, including coordinating access to interpretation and translated materials when appropriate.
Promote an inclusive school culture that celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity.
Uphold Cornerstone School's commitment to student dignity, meaningful participation, individualized support, and belonging.
Maintain professional standards of confidentiality, communication, and ethical practice.