English Language Development Teacher

Options For Youth - Victor Valley, Inc.; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hours

Holiday pay

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Experiential learning trips

Social functions

Award functions

Job summary

Options For Youth (OFY) seeks an educator to identify and instruct English Learners and Standard English learners, delivering English language development support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening using diverse teaching methods and materials.

The ideal candidate holds a California clear or preliminary single-subject credential with an EL authorization (ELA1 or similar) and will participate in professional learning communities, with opportunities for meaningful field experience and

Qualifications

• Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisition.
• Valid California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential required.
• English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and Instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with English Language Development support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
• Manage a caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and provide weekly interventions and instructions, as well as assess and report back to the regional leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload, track EL enrollment and student progress monthly and create action plans based on needs at their center and develop an individualized academic plan for each EL student in their center.
• Prepare an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school, and administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.
• Provides pull-out and additional support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes for English language development.
• Facilitate professional learning communities to support the work of AR teachers by providing them with theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.
• Do initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English Learners that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English, maintain current ELPAC testing results, and monitor progress thereof.

Skills

Experience working with English Learns

English Learner Authorization (ELA1)

Education

California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential

English Learner Authorization (ELA1)

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.

Who We Are

Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being.

If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.

Pay Range & Employment

Pay Range: $2,884.62 - $4,230.77 - Bi-Weekly – Depending on Experience Job is: Certificated

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Identify and Instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with English Language Development support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.
• Manage a caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and provide weekly interventions and instructions, as well as assess and report back to the regional leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload, track EL enrollment and student progress monthly and create action plans based on needs at their center and develop an individualized academic plan for each EL student in their center.
• Prepare an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school, and administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.
• Provides pull-out and additional support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes for English language development.
• Facilitate professional learning communities to support the work of AR teachers by providing them with theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.
• Do initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English Learners that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English, maintain current ELPAC testing results, and monitor progress thereof.

You’ll Need

• Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisition
• Valid California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential required
• English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) required

Company Benefits and Perks

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.
• Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
• At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.

About OFY

OFY is a free non-profit public charter school serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or merely desire a non-traditional learning environment. OFY’s founders, John and Joan Hall, started the program in 1987 to provide at-risk and underserved students an alternative to traditional learning methods.

OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school.

OFY’s program places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being.