Middle School Multilingual Learner Learning Specialist (26-27)

About the role

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

What we believe

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

Who you are

• Skilled and dedicated educator with experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to elementary multilingual learners (MLs)
• Believes collaboration amongst the adults at a school leads to the highest levels of student achievement
• Prioritizes student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom
• Reflective practitioner who prioritizes the needs of students first and is committed to educating the whole child
• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in practice and related student outcomes
• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
• Clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
• Exceptional communication skills, both in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
• Experience providing targeted and individualized instruction to multilingual learners, including those with limited English Language proficiency
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• 2+ years of English as a new language teaching experience, strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification OR Special Education Certification, preferred
• Master's Degree in Education, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small group instruction and in-class accommodations to help students achieve their learning and language goals
• Use a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different language needs of students
• Analyze student achievement and language proficiency data to drive strategic instructional decisions
• Maintain updated ML data, including snapshots, rosters, and progress monitoring data
• Design and/or execute school-based professional development that builds educators' capacity to improve academic and language development support of students who are MLs
• Coordinate parent communication, as needed
• Collaborate with grade level teams across content areas to modify and differentiate instruction as needed
• Execute all steps of the ML identification process in accordance with state guidelines and identify language goals for students who are determined to be limited English proficient
• Manage testing administration for ML identification and language proficiency, including processing HLIS forms, NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, and WIDA
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
• Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities

Compensation and benefits

Explore Schools offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification.

• Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0–10 years of experience: annualized base salary of $62,710–$84,000 for the 2026–2027 school year
• Teachers with a master's degree and between 0–10 years of experience: annualized base salary of $67,486–$93,636 for the 2026–2027 school year
• Salary increases each year based on tenure; years of experience are not capped
• Additional compensation opportunities including stipends for additional time worked and leadership roles, additional pay for specialized certifications, and more

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
• Dental and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education scholarships
• Referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Childcare assistance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Location and physical requirements

• In-person work is required; this is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime
• Standard work week is 45 hours; at times you may work more
• Role requires ability to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency
• Schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY