Multilingual Learner Coordinator

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, English Language Learners, and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization. Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, in school year 2020-21 KIPP Massachusetts will serve over 2,100 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

Multilingual Learners (MLL) Coordinator

One of KIPP MA’s highest academic priorities is supporting students who are Multilingual Learners and maintaining effective systems to track student progress and engage families. The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Coordinator plays a critical role by managing effective data tracking and compliance systems, procedures and policies while providing outstanding support to teachers, students, and families. The position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about advancing KIPP MA’s mission and people, embraces continuous improvement and innovation, thrives on a high performing team, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work more efficiently for our students.

As a member of the Regional Teaching Learning team, the MLL Coordinator reports to the Director of Academics for MLLs. The MLL Coordinator works closely with the MLL Director of Academics, the Regional Special Education team, and compliance staff, as well as other regional office and school-based leaders and staff. This position is based out of our Regional Office in Lynn and will travel to the various KIPP MA school sites on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a general understanding of MLL instruction, compliance policies and procedures, and an enthusiasm for initiatives that will increase the effectiveness of KIPP MA’s systems of compliance for the MLL program.

At KIPP, we believe that an excellent staff member does the following:

• Believes that all of us can and will learn and create a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school;
• Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven culture;
• Exudes joy and a love of learning every single day;
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development;
• Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals.
• Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes for students to excel, including committing to an extended work day and remaining available to colleagues, students, and families outside of school hours

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee all entrance and exit processes for students entering and exiting the MLL program
• Coordinate logistics for all MLL testing (TELL, ACCESS, WIDA Screener)
• Coordinate regional family communication, including (but not limited to) progress reports, program entry and exit notification, MLL Family Council, student support plans
• Ensure timeliness and thoroughness of completion of all MLL compliance tasks
• Seek out and share effective practices around MLL compliance coordination
• Coordinate other types of student supports, as needed

Qualified candidates have the following:

Skills/Attributes:

• Ability to handle a high volume of work with accuracy and efficiency
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confidence and interpersonal skills are required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs
• Highly motivated and self-directed learner
• Alignment with KIPP MA mission, values, culture, and team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Bilingual or multilingual (strongly preferred)

Education/Experience:

• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels in educationally underserved communities (preferred)
• At least two years of teaching experience as a MLL teacher (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning
• COVID-19 vaccination required, unless medically or religiously exempt
• Pass Criminal Background Check

Regional Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Application process

If you do not currently work for the KIPP MA team, please visit our job board at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/massachusetts and complete an online application.

• The KIPP MA Recruitment Team will select candidates to move forward to the video/phone screen interview stage.
• Following the phone interview, the KIPP MA team will invite qualified candidates to interview with KIPP MA School or Regional Office Teams.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.