Lead Multilingual Learners Teacher

The Role

At Circle City Schools, Multilingual Learners Lead Teachers are responsible for working with the instructional team to increase student achievement for our MLL Scholars through 1-on-1 small group intervention and push-in supports. Additionally, our Multilingual Learners Lead Teachers build enduring relationships with Scholars and families to provide support and resources as needed. We are looking for people who will do whatever it takes to help Scholars feel cared for and achieve academic outcomes at a high level.

Background on the Organization

Circle City Schools is a small network of schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, composed of ACE Prep K-6 and Circle City Prep K-8. Both campuses are committed to high expectations paired with high levels of support. We hold a deep belief that all scholars have immense potential and unique strengths. ACE Prep, serving grades K-6 in the Greater Broad Ripple area, was founded in 2016 and boasts a 90% IREAD pass rate in SY24 and SY25. While focused on academic rigor, ACE totes a small school environment where each child is seen and cared for. Circle City Prep, serving K-8 scholars on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 2017 and serves 90 low-income and 30 multilingual learners. For the last four years, Circle City Prep has been the highest performing public school in its community and focuses on a well-rounded school experience.

Job Responsibilities

As a Multilingual Learners Lead Teacher, you will:

• Provide instructional interventions under the direction of the Manager of Multilingual Learning, working alongside our Asst. School Leader and classroom teachers.
• Track and analyze data that drives planning and implementation of impactful intervention across caseload.
• Help prepare students for formal and informal assessments.
• Support administration of diagnostic WIDA and state testing.
• Create review and ensure implementation of ILPs for caseload alongside Manager of Multilingual Learning.
• Perform weekly tracking and reporting of support minutes and progress monitoring of caseload.
• Participate in regular practice-based professional development and real-time coaching.
• Implement interventions for students in order to increase learning time and lead to mastery of grade-level content.
• Communicate with Lead teachers and Instructional Coaches concerning academic progress of small groups.
• Contribute to meetings and case reviews alongside Manager of Multilingual Learn and Director of Special Education as needed for our dual-identified scholars.
• Communicate directly with Scholars guardians concerning academic progress, engagement with school community, and connecting them to resources.
• Organize and execute regular family engagement opportunities for multilingual learner families and scholars.

Additional Duties

• Lead a safe, joyful lunch recess.
• Provide coverage in classrooms as needed, part or full days.
• Participate in annual two-week Summer Experience, all staff, and three-days of New Hire Onboarding, new staff only.
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours, ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.
• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule, 7:10am - 4:15pm.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be considered as a Multilingual Learners Associate Teacher, you must have:

• A Bachelors degree is required.
• Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is required.
• Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternative certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
• SIOP trained and/or ESL licensure highly preferred.
• Speak Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.
• Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to build quality relationships quickly.
• Belief in and alignment with Circle City Preps core values and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• Pass a criminal background check as required by law.