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Description: ABOUT THE POSITION:Urban Dove Team Charter Schools are seeking a passionate and dedicated MLL and Literacy Teacher to support students identified as Multilingual Learners (MLL) and/or those reading below grade level. This position plays a vital role in providing individualized and small-group instruction through both push-in and pull-out models, developing differentiated lesson plans, and promoting literacy growth across content areas. The teacher will collaborate closely with co-teachers and school staff to deliver inclusive instruction, administer assessments, and support student integration into classroom settings. Ideal candidates are those with deep knowledge of literacy development, a commitment to culturally responsive teaching, and experience working with diverse student populations.ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Teach five 55-minute classes (in the form of pull out or push in sessions).Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment.Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to students on the MLL and/or below 3rd grade reading level caseload, including both push-in and pull-out instruction.Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and familiesProvided targeted intervention to students in small group or individualized settings.Support students in their integration into the classroom through push in session.Modify and develop instructional materials as needed, given knowledge of UD's MLL and Literacy program resources.Plan and implement instruction that is inviting and exciting, student centered, involves independent and cooperative learning, scaffolds, and appeals to multiple styles of learning.Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning and language needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.Be familiar with students' IEPs and IEP Goals.Attend IEP meetings for students on caseload and fill out any reports, as needed.Maintain a classroom environment that is organized and promotes student thinking, learning and independenceMaintain organization systems and collect data regarding MLL and targeted Literacy students.Use a variety of data sources to track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.Assist with administering NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments and utilize the data to inform curriculum development and classroom instructionCommunicate and collaborate with the Special Populations Manager and Instructional Manager regularly.Communicate and collaborate with Literacy and MLL Specialists, as needed.Manage student behavior using Restorative Practices and school-wide PBIS.Implement student behavior plans, where applicable.Observe behaviors within the classroom and develop culturally responsive classroom routines/structures and modify expectations to meet the behavioral needs of individual studentsAttend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.TESOL certification and bilingual Spanish both preferred. Requirements: Master's Degree in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Literacy, or a closely related field.Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a focus on literacy and/or English Language Learners (ELL).Experience in leadership roles within an educational setting, demonstrating successful team management and professional development of staff.Deep understanding of literacy development and strategies for English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners (MLL).Proficient in administering and interpreting assessments such as NYSESLAT