English Language Development Specialist

Mission Academy; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Academy is seeking a Program Specialist to support English Language Development. You will guide ELD program planning, monitor compliance with California standards, and coach certificated staff. You’ll collaborate with site admins and teachers to implement best practices for English Learners.

The role requires a CA teaching credential, EL authorization, and 3 years teaching experience, including experience with ELLs and data-driven program evaluation.Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and CA teaching credential required.
• EL authorization must be current.
• 3 years teaching experience; 1 year with English Learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ELD program planning and implementation.
• Monitor compliance with California Teaching Standards.
• Plan staff development and coaching for certificated personnel.
• Develop data collection systems and analyze results.
• Support curriculum mapping and assessments for ELLs.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

ELL/ELD programs

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

California single subject teaching credential

EL authorization

Tools

SIS software

CELDT administration

MS Office

Job description

MISSION ACADEMYFull-Time, Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-person responsibilities determined according to program and school needs.What We DoProviding a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.Learn more about us at https://elev8schools.org/How You Will Make an ImpactThe Program Specialist assists in English Language Development (ELD) professional development, compliance and monitoring of English Language Learner (ELL) students. This position serves as a knowledgeable professional in the ELD program planning and implementation processes, observes, assists and consults with site Administrators, teachers and tutors in the implementation of ELD program. This position will assists in keeping the ELD Department consistent with organizational goals.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Responsible to meet California Teaching Standards/HQT/CLAD/NCLB compliancePlan programs, coordinate curricular resources and evaluate effectiveness of programs for ELLProvides assistance to teaching staff in planning, organizing and coordinating staff functions, facilities, and materialsAssist site level administrators and/or the ELD Director in supporting, training, and coaching certificated personnelDevelop and/or coordinate effective and inclusive practices in instructionAssist in the planning, development, and implementation of program evaluationDevelop data collection systems, monitors data collection and provides programmatic recommendations based upon resultsParticipate and assist in the coordination, planning and development of course content and assessmentsAssist in the creation of curriculum maps in accordance to the school(s) Independent Study instructional design settingAssist in training teachers and tutors with the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategiesAssist in the implementation, training and administration of state mandated assessments for English Learners (CELDT)Develop and participate in creating events, workshops and committees for parent involvementParticipate in school ELD Department staff development, program development, and innovation of methods and approachesWork with County Office of Education, attend County Office of Education ELD meetings, and share information with the ELD departmentManage special projects such as curriculum developmentAdministrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.Works on ELD projects under the direction of the ELD DirectorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor DegreeValid California Single Subject Teaching CredentialEL authorization3 years Teaching experience1 year experience working with English Language LearnersProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)Proficient in ELL/ELD ProgramsProficient in Student Information System softwareDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Bilingual in Spanish preferred5 year experience working with English Language LearnersExperience with charter schools and independent study settings preferredCurrently working toward or holds a valid administrative Services CredentialExperience in collecting and analyzing dataExperience in curriculum developmentExperience in creating and delivering professional developmentTRAVEL: Ability to travel is required in performance of job duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.