Virtual ELL Coordinator

Job Description

About the Team

The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy helps Ohio online K–12 students thrive in their schoolwork and in life. OHDELA is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state tasting and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio.About the Opportunity

The English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinator is a full time, 12-month position with OHDELA. This role primarily supports and coordinates the overall needs of the ELL. This is a supervisory role with direct reporting staff members.

The ELL Coordinator will assume ownership and responsibility for developing, coordinating, and supporting the overall needs of the ELL staff and school regarding ELL identification, testing, and instruction by:

Directly supervising ELL teachers

The ELL Coordinator is the first point of contact for all ELL teachers

The Coordinator will complete all ELL employee observations and evaluations in accordance with the OTES 2.0 process.

This includes focused observations, holistic observations, classroom walkthroughs, professional growth plans, and coaching conferences.

The ELL Coordinator will approve employee PTO

The ELL Coordinator will work with ELL teachers to create ELL schedules

The ELL Coordinator will work with OHDELA leadership to analyze and continually improve the ELL process

The ELL Coordinator will work closely with the Testing Coordinator to coordinate language proficiency screening/testing

The ELL Coordinator will ensure compliance with state ELL requirements

The ELL Coordinator will maintain accurate and complete records of those participating in the ELL program

The Coordinator will be responsible for tracking all data related to ELL

This includes data communication with EMIS for state reporting

This includes maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures

Present at selected school board meetings and elevated leadership meetings

Help identify needs for the department which may include staffing, curriculum, or supplemental resources

Handle ELL related escalations from parents and staff (phone calls, emails, text messages)

Provide targeted professional development sessions for OHDELA staff that relate to ELL

Support OHDELA with in-person state testing including OELPS/OELPA

This position is primarily a remote position providing a work from home environment; however, there are required opportunities to be in person throughout the year for leadership meetings, testing, and other school related events

Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

Active professional teacher certification

TESOL certification/endorsement

Minimum five years' experience as a successful teacher

OTES 2.0 Certification or willingness to become certified

Track record of building positive working relationship with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, and parents

Computer literacy and proficiency

Strong data collection and analysis skill set

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information

Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership preferred

Current valid Ohio teaching license/TESOL

Supervisory experience preferred but not required

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks

Ability to meet educational standards as applicable

Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently

Experience in coaching teachers to improve instructional planning and practices is preferred

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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