IQLA- English Language Development Specialist - Eligibility Pool

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

65d•$61,642 - $70,764•Remote

About The Position

iQ Academy, Los Angeles delivers online/virtual home based instruction to TK-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. We use the K12, inc. curriculum as the basis for instruction and you will teach via the Engageli platform. Teachers instruct students online daily both synchronously and asynchronously. Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the school’s pioneering mission and approach. The ELD Specialist will provide designated ELD instruction and intervention to active English language learner students in our English Language Development (ELD) program as well as collaborate with homeroom teachers to provide effective support to students. The ELD Specialist will administer the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and use the results to guide instruction and track language proficiency goals and progress. All ELD specialists are required to proctor state testing. Although ELD specialists can be assigned a grade span of elementary, middle, or high school, all interested applicants will need to be willing.

Requirements

Reside in the state of California
CA Teaching Credential with an English Learner Authorization (CLAD) issued by the CTC
Strong knowledge of the CA ELD Standards
Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Flexible schedule
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
Self-directed but comfortable working as part of a team
Attend in-person training as scheduled
Current Teacher (desired)
Knowledgeable in English Language Development (ELD) legal matters regarding ELD status and instructional practices
Must hold a valid California Multiple or Single Subject teaching credential
California English Learner Authorization
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software
Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact for ELD software company.
Manage student accounts and instructional path, monitor and report weekly progress, train new users, and assist with troubleshooting.
Attend and participate in software training.
Schedule and instruct small group online sessions to ensure identified EL caseload students are mastering ELD standards using ELD curriculum and SDAIE strategies.
Provide intensive ELD intervention as needed dependent upon EL level.
Document all ELD interventions provided.
Plan and moderate an ELD Program Orientation.
Identify possible EL students, facilitate ELPAC testing, and identify correct placement of eligible students for ELD services and support.
Attend yearly English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) “train the trainer” workshop in-person.
Work with supervisor to train all general education teachers on ELPAC administration and follow up training.
Prepare ELPAC score notification letters.
Maintain shared spreadsheet with current list of ELD students, ELPAC scores, and other ELPAC/EL related information.
Process all reclassifications, monitor reclassified students, and maintain forms.
Receive, interpret, and document teacher commentary regarding student reclassification; prepare reclassification status letter for student CUM records.
Communicate clearly and consistently to ELD families and general education teachers, including weekly newsletters, participation in ELD software program, and distribution of ELPAC scores and reclassification notification letters.
Receive, manage, and respond to school-wide questions regarding ELD.
Responsible for all data, tracking and reports related to compliance issues for the ELL program and monitoring the progress of ELL students.
Help maintain ELD Status in Total View Schools and School Pathways SIS.
Ensure ELD students complete all assessments.
Proctor state/federal test, in-person, as assigned.
Participate in school-wide activities (Park day, Book fair, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.