THIS POSTING IS FOR A FULL TIME MULTILINGUAL LEARNER SPECIALIST TEACHING POSITION

The job description is attached to this posting.

CERTIFICATED JOB TERMS:

● Bachelor’s Degree

● Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with ELL or Dual Language Endorsement

● Expertise in best instructional practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students; at least 3 years of experience in teaching multilingual learners

● Be GLAD Certification preferred

This position is split between the Glenwood Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary campuses.

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Education and Employment discriminate in employment and schools. Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 "The Law Against Discrimination," and RCW 28A.640 "Sex Equity," and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, John Balmer, 425-335-1500, [email protected] or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Gina Anderson, (425)335-1500, [email protected].

From PDF Description

School Multilingual Learner Specialist
Job Summary
The School Multilingual Learner Specialist provides on-site leadership to strengthen asset-based
thinking in providing instruction and support of our multilingual learners. The Specialist builds
successful working relationships through communication and collaboration with teachers,
administrators and classified staff within their school. Position objectives include providing support for
students and staff to strengthen English language development and student access to, and
engagement with, grade level instruction.
Reports To
Building administrator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Specialist
● Ability to create strong and authentic relationships with school leaders, teachers, and
paraeducators that support a diverse population of students
● Models effective instructional practices including ways to provide access, modify, and/or
accommodate for different levels of language proficiency and monitor student learning; this
may be done in a co-teaching model
● Provide English Language Development instruction to small groups of students as needed
● Coordinates English Language Proficiency screening and annual assessment, ensuring testing
aligns with state and local requirements
● Provides small group and whole staff professional learning to support knowledge of
multilingual learner ELP data and strategies to support growth toward language proficiency,
including co-planning with individual teachers and/or teacher teams
● Collaborates with building administrators, teachers, and school staff, ensuring timely and
accurate communication; collaborates with other ML Specialists to share strategies
● Collaborates with building leaders on annual review of program based in disaggregated data
and building a continuous improvement plan as a part of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
● Coordinates with the school’s Intervention Team to ensure appropriate use of interventions
and the Critical Data Matrix process prior to looking at special education services for any
multilingual learner
● Ability to demonstrate cultural competency, and respect and value for all cultural heritages
and participate in conversations about identifying and addressing personal, cultural and
institutional bias
Qualification Requirements
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with ELL or Dual Language Endorsement
● Expertise in best instructional practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students; at
least 3 years of experience in teaching multilingual learners
● Be GLAD Certification preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, laws or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

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procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
administrators, staff, the general public and the Board of Directors.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical or complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract
variables where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; ability to plan
and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and families; skill in oral and
written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board
policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or
hear, and occasionally required to sit. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and
trunk, may occasionally push or lift up to 35 pounds, such as boxes of books and audio carts. The
employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific
vision abilities include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to
adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and
interact with the public and staff.
Work Environment
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typically, the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors
and occasionally outdoors. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of
others.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an
exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and
additional duties may be assigned. Newly hired employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Form and present
documentation for review and verification in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements. Washington
State and FBI background check clearance is also required.
In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not
discriminate in employment and schools. The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment
Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender
expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person
with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all
applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and RCW 28A.640 “Sex Equity,” and covers, but is not
limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries
regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA
98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Gina Anderson, 425-335-1500, [email protected] or
ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Dr. Gina Anderson,
425-335-1500, [email protected].

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