Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MLL Collaborative Coach who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. We serve approximately 8,000 Multilingual Learners at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.
The MLL Collaborative Coach is under the direct supervision of the building administrator with the support of the Department of Multilingual Learners. The MLL Coach will provide job-embedded support support with the implementation of research based best practices for MLLs. Job-embedded support can include, but is not limited to, job-embedded coaching, co-teaching, modeling, and collaborative planning. The primary focus of this role is to build capacity within the TESOL and/or BIL/ DL certified staff and general education teachers who have students identified as MLLs to ensure that the appropriate instructional strategies are implemented in order to meet the needs of all students. The MLL Coach will also play a critical role in supporting the Department of Multilingual Learners with implementing Multilingual programs, compliance and overall student support as well as supporting with state and federal MLL reporting.
**Contingent upon funding**
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Administrative or supervisory experience desirable
Strong competency in the use of Canvas, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Drive
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Strong intrapersonal skills
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
Ability to create systems to track & analyze data
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects while being adaptable in a constantly changing environment
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds such as youth, families, and partners
Ability to observe and measure outcomes of individuals or groups
A commitment to high expectations for all students, particularly the traditionally underserved student populations (i.e., Multilingual Learners, students with disabilities, and low socio-economic status) and an unwavering belief that all students can excel
Ability to foster a culture of professionalism and continual improvement
Experience working with Multilingual Learners
Be knowledgeable of Federal and State Education regulations/laws as they pertain to Multilingual Learners
Bilingual candidate preferred (Spanish, Swahili, Arabic, Khmer, Portuguese, Creole or any other language)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide job-embedded support to colleagues in the implementation of best research practices, including, but not limited to, job-embedded coaching, co-teaching, modeling, and collaborative planning
Support school with compliance with applicable federal and state laws and policies related to MLLs
Disseminate information regarding MLL compliance regarding federal and state regulations to district stakeholders in a comprehensible way
Communicate information regarding MLL best practices and MLL district initiatives to all stakeholders
Advocate for MLL students before, during and after the Special Education process
Ensure the district’s MLL identification process adheres to state and federal guidelines
Ensure proper instructional placement of ML, DLE, DLS, Bilingual students
Support with the coordination and planning of MLL parent engagement activities in the district
Ensure parents are provided with information as required by federal and state regulations in a language they can understand
Serve as lead project manager for all yearly MLL reporting
Support MLL administrative team members and school administrators meet identified goals
Make recommendations for improvement in performance as appropriate
Offer advice and assistance related to MLL supports as needed
Create clear guidance regarding MLL compliance for various stakeholders
Serve as liaison between MLL office and other district offices and schools
Assist building leaders in implementing appropriate MLL and DLE best practices.
Stay current on research and best practices in the area of Multilingual Learning
Participate and lead MLL related meetings and workshops
Coordinate yearly state and federal reporting pertaining to MLLs
Coordinate yearly state and federal testing pertaining to MLLs
EEO Statement
Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.
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Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
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IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
