English Language Learner (ELL/ENL/ML) Specialist

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher is responsible for providing effective and inclusive instruction to students whose primary language is not English.

The ELL Teacher will assess students' language proficiency, develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs, and foster a supportive environment to promote English language development and academic success.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES


* Collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues, monitoring individual student progress, and communicating that progress with families, students, and colleagues.


* Assists school administrators at multiple school sites (K-8) to support them in meeting the needs of English Language Learners and remaining in compliance with federal and state-wide expectations around screenings, testing, communication, and reporting.


* Support the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing English Learner students' ability to perform courses of study in the English language effectively, supporting students within the classroom and other assigned areas, creating lesson plans, and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.


* Confers with staff as appropriate regarding instructional techniques, organization of practices, etc., to provide guidance and mentoring.


* Develop and implement lesson plans focusing on language acquisition and integration into the mainstream curriculum.


* Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies that support differentiated learning.


* Teach English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening, in a structured and engaging manner.


* Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning.


* Coordinates various administrative activities to ensure a positive learning environment and the efficient use of resources within the specified program area.


* Coordinates langua...