English Language Development Teacher (Candidate Pool)

Options For Youth; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 31,333 - 45,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives and wellness hours

Opportunities for experiential learning trips

Company-wide social functions

Job summary

A non-profit educational organization in California seeks an English Language Development Teacher to work with English Learners. Ideal candidates will have experience in second language acquisition and a valid California teaching credential. Responsibilities include instructing students in various English language skills, managing their progress, and creating individualized plans. The role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for experiential learning trips, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with assessments related to English language development.
• Ability to manage a caseload of targeted students effectively.
• Competency in creating individualized learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Instruct English Learners in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Provide weekly interventions and report on student progress.
• Administer ELPAC tests and maintain testing results.

Skills

Experience working with second language learners

Knowledge of second language acquisition

Effective communication skills

Education

California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential

English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar)

Job description

English Language Development Teacher (Candidate Pool) page is loaded## English Language Development Teacher (Candidate Pool)locations: Encino, CA: Simi Valley, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: R015769**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:**$2,807.70 - $4,038.47 - 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 The Following Minimum Requirements:*** 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.[](blob:https://9dot.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/5f74a0ed-515d-49a6-84ff-66360ef9dba0)0:00 / 5:56