2026-27 Elementary School Multilingual Learner Specialist

About Us

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue.  Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.  A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Position Overview Under the supervision of the Instructional Leadership Team and the Network MLL Manager, the Multilingual Learning Specialist (MLL) provides legally mandated services to identified English Language Learners, as well as students who are identified as needing at-risk interventions. The MLL specialist pulls out small groups of students and works collaboratively in a teacher-team model with the general education teachers using a combination of grade-level content resources and a targeted English language development curriculum. The MLL Specialist works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students’ parents, guardians, and/or caregivers. The MLL Specialist holds primary responsibility for designing and implementing direct MLL instruction and collaborating with teachers to provide English language support in other content areas.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of grade-level content curricula to engage students in all content areas and differentiate curriculum and instruction to support all MLLs.
• Co-plans, prepares, and facilitates daily standards-based lessons that utilize a variety of MLL instructional strategies that differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students.
• Co-teaches with general education teachers and supports student learning through modeling, lesson planning, team teaching, data analysis, and ongoing feedback through dialogue and reflections.
• Manages both regulatory and instructional requirements as an MLL  teacher.
• Administers Home Language Questionnaires and NYSITELL to determine student eligibility for MLL service as students enroll throughout the year
• Manage the  WIDA administration at their assigned campus.
• Manages appropriate testing accommodations for MLLs at assigned campus. 
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to create a classroom culture of data-driven decision-making to close the achievement gap for all students including general education, students with disabilities, and MLLs.
• Creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a safe, caring, and orderly school environment that nurtures each student's unique needs.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum and professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Seeks to know students’ strengths and challenge areas actively and communicates effectively with parents.
• Evaluate, determine goals for, and track the progress of individual multilingual learners, and communicate with staff, students, and families.
• Advises teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for MLLs and shares best practices to ensure high-quality instruction.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of a Responsive Classroom.
• Creates and maintains strong relationships with students and families.
• Actively participates in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer onboarding training.
• Participates in meetings, designated school functions outside of school hours, and opportunities for individual and school-wide professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New York State teaching certification in ESL, TESOL, or Bilingual preferred.
• Teaching or student teaching experience with multilingual learners in a school is required. 

BenefitsAt Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:

• Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
• Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
• Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $70,317 to $111,700, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.

At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!  

Please note: The above is based on the 2025-2026 plan year. You can find more information here.