Multilingual Learner Specialist

Meeting Street Schools•Charleston, SC

1d•$65,282

About The Position

Multilingual Learner Specialists at Meeting Street Schools play a vital role in helping students learning English as a second language access a life-changing education. These educators are language development experts and passionate advocates who ensure multilingual learners are fully supported and set up for success. Through personalized instruction, collaboration with teachers, and a deep understanding of each student’s progress, they help students gain confidence, grow academically, and thrive in an inclusive learning environment. By removing language barriers, they ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Requirements

A commitment to the mission and core values of Meeting Street Schools and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
Specific knowledge of best practices in teaching explicit decoding and/or language comprehension
High level of personal organization and planning
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Commits to professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
A bachelor’s degree is required

Nice To Haves

Conversational Spanish fluency preferred
ESOL Certification is preferred
A minimum of two years of successful experience working with students is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver targeted, rigorous lessons that support multilingual learners in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate multilingual learners into the general education setting.
Select and create assessments to track student progress, adjusting instruction based on data and student needs.
Communicate progress to students, families, and school leaders.
Be a thought partner and support for teachers and staff on best practices for supporting multilingual learners, fostering a school-wide culture of inclusion and equity.
Ensure compliance with Multilingual Learner accommodation plans, administer ACCESS testing, and manage screening for students reporting a home language other than English.