Director of English Learner (EL) Education at High Tech High Charter Organization
About the Employer
Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Reports To: Chief Learning Officer FLSA Classification: Certificated, 220-day Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exempt Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Framework A (Step 67) Range: $108,343 - $124,442. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level. JOB FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Chief Learning Officer, organize, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate the services and staff of the site-based English Learner Teachers and ELPAC Site Test Coordinators.To coordinate and manage the district-wide EL program; Provide instructional leadership/professional development focused on meeting the needs of the district’s EL students; Develop and provide leadership to the district’s implementation of the EL Master Plan; Oversee the administration of the Initial ELPAC and Summative ELPAC test at the sites; Collaborate with sites to nurture and sustain English Language Advisory Committees (ELAC); Build leadership capacity to support the specific needs of ELs, provide oversight to the EL program evaluation and to ensure effective implementation of the district’s instructional initiatives to support the district’s goal of providing a high-quality education for all students with a specific focus on ELs.
Requirements / Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL SETS: * Oversee operations of EL staff and services across the schools. * Plan, organize, control, and direct EL services and activities. * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the EL program. * Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to EL activities. * Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. * Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. * Meet schedules and timelines. * Work independently with little direction. * Plan and organize work. * Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. * Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Review and support the selection of instructional materials and resources for ELs * Research effective program options to pilot/implement on our sites * Collaborate with administrators, coaches, and site leadership teams to examine data and practices in support of ELs * Support classroom teachers in evidence-based instructional strategies which support language learning in core content classes * Collaborate with district and site family support staff to create district-wide parent education workshops pertaining to English Learner tests, programs, and resources * Collaborate with sites to nurture and sustain English Language Advisory Committees (ELAC) meeting agendas and structures * Support ELPAC administration and testing needs * Oversee the reclassification of EL students * Prepare and maintain records and reports related to ELs * Monitor Translation/Interpreter services * Operate a variety of data software programs for students and programs
Requirements / Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL SETS: * Oversee operations of EL staff and services across the schools. * Plan, organize, control, and direct EL services and activities. * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the EL program. * Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to EL activities. * Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. * Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. * Meet schedules and timelines. * Work independently with little direction. * Plan and organize work. * Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. * Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Review and support the selection of instructional materials and resources for ELs * Research effective program options to pilot/implement on our sites * Collaborate with administrators, coaches, and site leadership teams to examine data and practices in support of ELs * Support classroom teachers in evidence-based instructional strategies which support language learning in core content classes * Collaborate with district and site family support staff to create district-wide parent education workshops pertaining to English Learner tests, programs, and resources * Collaborate with sites to nurture and sustain English Language Advisory Committees (ELAC) meeting agendas and structures * Support ELPAC administration and testing needs * Oversee the reclassification of EL students * Prepare and maintain records and reports related to ELs * Monitor Translation/Interpreter services * Operate a variety of data software programs for students and programs
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
* A valid Teaching or Services credential is required.
* English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred
* Spanish language fluency, preferred
Comments and Other Information
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
* A valid Teaching or Services credential is required.
* English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred
* Spanish language fluency, preferred
Application Deadline
4/28/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/24/2023
Contact
Julie Holmes
619-398-4928
619-398-4928
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Framework A (Step 67) Range: $108,343 - $124,442. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.
Length of Work Year
220
Employment Type
Full Time