Asheville City Schools Job Description

Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher 

Job Title: Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher - Valid NC Licensure Required

Job Status: Full-Time/10-Month

Location: Lucy S. Herring Elementary & Isaac Dickson Elementary School

Contact: [email protected]

General Statement of Job

The Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher position will support a caseload of multilingual learners in all aspects of their educational experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to a caseload of multilingual learners
• Appropriately modify and adapt instruction for multilingual learners
• Work with school administration and general education teachers to implement best practices for serving multilingual learners
• Advocate for multilingual learners in all aspects of their educational experience
• Support and take part in the development, implementation, and articulation of the District's K-12 Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP).
• Provide professional development for general education teachers, when appropriate, to facilitate more effective instruction for multilingual learners
• Effectively communicate with the families of multilingual learners and serve as the liaison between the school and the family
• Implement the screening and identification process for multilingual learners, including administering the WIDA Screener
• Administer the WIDA Access assessment
• Participate in training opportunities to develop and strengthen knowledge on current techniques in language acquisition, English Language Development, Long Term English Learner strategies, and other related topics
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal and carry out non-instructional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• Current NC Teaching certificate, including ESL certification
• Strong advocate for multilingual students and their families
• Maintains an equity lens that elevates the voices of students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching English Language Development
• Experience working with Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Chinese, and Ukrainian communities