Multilingual Instructor (ML)

Reporting to the Director of Language Culture and Equity the Multilingual Learner Teachers role is to provide direct instruction to students who meet the criteria of the Multilingual Language Learner Program. This involves services for students in grades 9 through 12. The ML teacher will work in content areas (English Mathematics Science and / or Social Studies) and in career areas when needed. Specific assignments may change to match the needs of the students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Effectively teach English collectively to students with different primary languages utilizing natural patterns of first language learning in teaching English as a second language.
• Provide consultation services and recommendations to staff that has EL students in their classroom.
• Administer the ACCESS tests to all qualifying students according to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines.
• Implement appropriate record-keeping for all students in the program.
• Document and convey student progress to staff and parents.
• Work with staff and parents to arrange for translation and interpretation services if necessary.
• Participate in community activities which promote a feeling of welcome and support for families of Multilingual Learners

Provide information to GLTS staff regarding :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises the classroom students teaching assistants and parent volunteers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Masters Degree preferred; Bachelors Degree in the area of major study is required with a minimum of five years teaching experience preferably in a vocational high school setting; or any combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES :

Valid Massachusetts Teaching Certificate from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in English as a Second Language.

ABILITY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; ability to work effectively with all staff at all levels of the school district; skills in oral and written communication is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All educational and non-academic programs activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race color sex religion national origin ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity homelessness age and / or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills

Airside Operations,Bidding,Integration,Data Entry,Accomodation,Cost Estimation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1