5-12 Multilingual Learner Teacher

Uncommon Schools • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for MLL students at Roxbury Prep. The MLL teacher will work closely with the school-based Individual Needs Coordinator, Director and Associate Director of Individual Needs, as well as with teachers and leaders across the network.

Requirements

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor's degree is required
• By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University.
• For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins.
• For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016).
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• All ESL teachers or teachers of EL students must have obtained a MA educator license in: English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Learner (ELL)14 or Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) endorsement
• ESL teachers must be appropriately ESL licensed prior to the first day of employment, in order to serve students identified as English learners.
• ESL Teachers must have the ESL license prior to beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Co-teach with English and/or History teachers, as well as provide support and feedback to other content teachers on SEI strategies
• Complete case management and MLL compliance responsibilities as directed by the Individual Needs Coordinator and Director of Individual Needs
• Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Individual Needs Coordinator
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic and language acquisition standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Engage families in their children’s education
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
• 403(b) retirement savings program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level