New Visions for Public Schools ยท 3 months ago
Professional Learning Specialist - Multilingual Learner Supports (Part Time)
New York, NY
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$35/hr - $53/hr
7+ years expNew Visions for Public Schools is dedicated to improving the quality of education in New York City public schools. The Part-Time Professional Learning Specialist - Multilingual Learner is responsible for supporting multilingual learner student development by implementing coaching plans for teachers and instructional leaders, reviewing student learning data, and providing professional learning focused on instructional strategies.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Travel to school sites (1-3 times per week) to observe instruction, provide feedback using an evidenced-based feedback tool, and coach teachers on metacognition and metalinguistic awareness in their discipline
Adapt and implement coaching plans that support both teachers and instructional leaders in developing school-based capacity to support MLs
Continue to clarify the instructional coaching model for various support situations
Qualification
Required
Masters-level degree, including coursework in the theory and practice of teaching multilingual learners
Minimum of 7 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with multilingual learners, preferably in urban schools and at the secondary level
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising, coaching, or leading teachers, at at least 2 different school sites
Skills related to the design, implementation, and assessment of effective teaching of reading, writing, and speaking to adolescents who are learning academic English as a new language, across the content areas
Skilled at supporting MLs at the early stages of English language development
Demonstrated ability to lead change management by delivering professional development and coaching
Ability to align multiple metrics or goals to ensure they work together effectively, streamlining priorities
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including strong facilitation skills
Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively
Understanding of high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations with a focus on multilingual learners
Deep understanding of at least one of the high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in use in NYC Public Schools -- Illustrative Mathematics, New Visions Science, OpenSciEd, etc
Ability to travel onsite to NYC public schools across the 5 boroughs, multiple days per week, typically in 6-hour daily increments
Ability to traverse a school environment, including accessing multiple floors, to attend meetings and facilitate learning activities
Ability to operate a computer and other relevant technology, such as phones, screens, printers, and tablets
Ability to carry up to 10 pounds (such as for a laptop and carrying case)
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Coaching expertise in one or more of these curricula is preferred but not a requirement
Company
New Visions for Public Schools
We have worked intensively with a core group of schools while fashioning strategies to improve student achievement across the board.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anna Dizon
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Desiree Deane Venturanza
HR Business Partner
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