2026-2027 Middle School MLL Teacher

Content Responsibilities

• Collaborate and co-plan with classroom teachers to scaffold GUGCS curricular programs for ELLs
• Facilitate push-in and pull-out direct instruction with English Language Learners, (ELLs), and former ELLs
• Determine students needs by analyzing Home Language Questionnaires and administering the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT exams as needed
• Review formal and informal assessment data with classroom teachers and/or advisors in order to track student progress and ensure the proper amount of support
• Keep families informed of student performance and progress
• Employ approaches that address multiple types of learners, (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
• Actively participate in the school community through staff meetings, professional development opportunities, staff committees, and school events
• Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback

School-Wide Responsibilities

• Utilize the Developmental Designs approach to discipline and community-building
• Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families
• Actively participate in the school community: weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, department meetings, and school events
• Work with an instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year
• Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback
• Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk
• Perform other school-wide responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• A strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission
• A strong commitment to a multi-sensory teaching approach
• The ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs
• Excellent organizational skills
• A deep respect for other cultures and customs
• Experience teaching middle school students is preferred

Education

• A Master's Degree is preferred
• A Teaching Certification in TESOL or equivalent is required
• A NY State teaching certification is required
• Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply

Required Certificates & Licenses

• A NY Teaching Certification
• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance