EL Specialist
Company: OPITONS FOR YOUTH CHARTER SCHL
Location: Upland
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Are you an educator that wants to make an
impact in a students' lives? Do you believe that every student
should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Options for
Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for educators that
are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. OFY places
great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical
component to the development of students' personal, emotional, and
academic well-being. Who We Are: Options for Youth is a network of
free public charter schools offering students a flexible,
personalized approach to learning. OFY's founders started the
program in 1987 to provide at-risk and underserved students an
alternative to traditional learning methods and environments. OFY
saw the potential that struggling students couldn't see in
themselves. When California's Charter School Law passed in 1993,
Options For Youth became the first sanctioned charter school in
California. For over 20 years, OFY and its founders have helped
more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their
dreams. OFY believes in fostering student dreams. At OFY, 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. Company Benefits and Perks: We
offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that
includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and
dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 403B plan. OFY
provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on
experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China and
Cuba and 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 take time to
recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make OFY and
our students successful. To learn more about our schools, visit us
at www.ofy.org.Options for Youth embraces diversity and is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. Job Details: OFY is looking for
an English Learner Teacher. The English Learner Teacher will have
the following responsibilities: 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.
Manages caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and
provides weekly interventions and instruction, as well as assessing
and reporting back to regional leadership team the academic
progress of each student on the caseload. Prepares outline for
course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of
state and school. Administers CELDT tests to evaluate pupil
progress and records results. Provides pull-out and additional
support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes
for English language development. Facilitates professional learning
communities to support the work of teachers by providing them
theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English
Language Learners. Track EL enrollment and student progress on a
monthly basis and create action plans based on needs at their
center. Identify students who need to be tested (labeled TBD) and
follow up on appropriate assessment and classification for each
student. Develop an individualized academic plan for each EL
student in their center. Do initial CELDT assessment within 30 days
of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English
Learners that moves them effectively and efficiently to proficiency
in English. Maintain current CELDT testing results and monitor
progress thereof. Performs other administrative functions and
duties as assigned. Education and Experience: BA/BS Degree
required. California preliminary or clear single subject teaching
credential required, English credential preferred. English Learner
Authorization required. Bilingual preferred. Requirement of either*
Proof of COVID19 Vaccination & Booster (if booster eligible) or
Weekly COVID19 Negative Test ( option to participate in on-site
weekly testing or obtain testing off site) Requirement per
California State Public Health Officer Order of August 11, 2021
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Vaccine-Verification-for-Workers-in-Schools.aspx
Keywords: OPITONS FOR YOUTH CHARTER SCHL, Upland , EL Specialist, Other , Upland, California
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