TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

MULTILINGUAL LEARNER SPECIALIST TEACHER (K-5)

Multiple Locations

1.0 FTE Continuing Position
Benefit Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

TITLE: TEACHER - ELEMENTARY MULTILINGUAL LEARNER (ML) SPECIALIST

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid Teaching Certificate, State of Washington, with proper endorsement(s) in assigned area(s)

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and integrates a program of study that enhances the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for ML students.
• Provides leadership in developing and enhancing culturally responsive classroom approaches.
• Designs lessons and learning plans specific to student's level of English proficiency and academic needs.
• Effectively instructs and manages ML students in grades K-5 for the purpose of improving their language skills and overall academic success through supportive mainstream, push-in/pull-out small group or individual support.
• Directs ML paraeducators for the purpose of providing an effective language program that addresses the individual language and academic requirements of ML students.
• Provides staff training in the area of Multilingual learning supports and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and sensitivity to the cultural heritage and self-esteem of all students.
• Ability to work in a team environment with staff (team teaching in teachers' classrooms, small group instruction and cross-age facilitation) to ensure the successful and immediate integration of limited English proficiency students into the general education classroom.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a variety of instructional materials and techniques and integrates these into the general education classroom and provides support to general education teachers.
• Collaborates with the ML Coordinator to organize, schedule, and oversee state and federally required testing.
• Develops and maintains lines of communication with students, staff, and parents regarding the attendance, academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Meets with and provides outreach to families of ML students.
• Participates in needed professional development and department meetings.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED BACKGROUND/SKILLS :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience related to state-mandated testing and assessments.
• Ability to use technology as a tool for communication, instruction, data collection and analysis, and progress monitoring documentation.
• Awareness of community resources that support families.
• Knowledge in the following school-wide areas:
  • Social-emotional, cultural heritages and academic needs of students.
  • Multi-tiered Systems of Support to include Universal Design for Learning.
  • Use and implementation of instructional materials in grades K-5.

RESPONSIBLE TO and EVALUATION BY : District Office Administrator

SCHEDULE : Regular district calendar - exclusive of voluntary staff orientation program prior to starting date

SALARY : Tumwater School District Teachers' Salary Schedule

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Shawn Batstone, 360-709-7030, shawn.batstone@tumwater.k12.wa.us and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Burgmeier 360-709-7040, Chris.burgmeier@tumwater.k12.wa.us.

Address: 621 Linwood Ave, Tumwater, WA 98512

Other Job Type (if applicable) : Multiple Locations

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