English Language Development Specialist

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

Elev8 Online Schools provides a safe, flexible, and supportive educational experience for students in grades 6-12 through fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. These schools are accredited, NCAA eligible, and offer a high-quality online education leading to valid California high school diplomas. The Program Specialist assists in English Language Development (ELD) professional development, compliance, and monitoring of English Language Learner (ELL) students. This role acts as a knowledgeable professional in ELD program planning and implementation, observing, assisting, and consulting with site Administrators, teachers, and tutors. The position also helps ensure the ELD Department aligns with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree
Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential
EL authorization
3 years Teaching experience
1 year experience working with English Language Learners
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)
Proficient in ELL/ELD Programs
Proficient in Student Information System software

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred
5 year experience working with English Language Learners
Experience with charter schools and independent study settings preferred
Currently working toward or holds a valid administrative Services Credential
Experience in collecting and analyzing data
Experience in curriculum development
Experience in creating and delivering professional development

Responsibilities

Responsible to meet California Teaching Standards/HQT/CLAD/NCLB compliance
Plan programs, coordinate curricular resources and evaluate effectiveness of programs for ELL
Provides assistance to teaching staff in planning, organizing and coordinating staff functions, facilities, and materials
Assist site level administrators and/or the ELD Director in supporting, training, and coaching certificated personnel
Develop and/or coordinate effective and inclusive practices in instruction
Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of program evaluation
Develop data collection systems, monitors data collection and provides programmatic recommendations based upon results
Participate and assist in the coordination, planning and development of course content and assessments
Assist in the creation of curriculum maps in accordance to the school(s) Independent Study instructional design setting
Assist in training teachers and tutors with the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies
Assist 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 involvement
Participate in school ELD Department staff development, program development, and innovation of methods and approaches
Work with County Office of Education, attend County Office of Education ELD meetings, and share information with the ELD department
Manage special projects such as curriculum development
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.
Works on ELD projects under the direction of the ELD Director