TOSA - ELL Specialist Bilingual Preferred (2023-2024 School Year) at Hayward Unified School District
About the Employer
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who: - Reflect our diverse community - Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference - Empower students furthest from opportunity - Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility - Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination - Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities - Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
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Hayward Unified School District
Position Description
TITLE: Secondary ELL Specialist REPORTS TO: Principal
DEPARTMENT: CLASSIFICATION: Teacher
FLSA: Non Exempt WORK YEAR: 186 days
BOARD APPROVAL:
BASIC FUNCTION: Provides support to assigned secondary school’s English learner program, and assists the school in providing services that are academically, culturally, and linguistically responsive to English learner needs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the school site principal.
QUALIFICATIONS: A teaching credential authorizing services in the grade level or specialty indicated, including CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent. Must have language and cultural competency to effectively communicate with parents and students who are not English speakers. Ability to speak Spanish is desired.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
· Administers state and federal required language assessments
· Assists school site staff in program development, implementation, and evaluation
· Works with counselors and appropriate staff to ensure students’ appropriate program placement and fulfills parent notification requirements
· Coordinates resources and instructional support for teachers and other staff who deliver services
· Provides teacher professional development and/or coaching as needed
· Meets as needed with students to provide academic support
· Facilitates student study teams and language appraisal meetings with teachers and parents
· Assists in conferencing and communicating in English and/or students’ primary language with parents of EL students
· Assists in development and coordination of written communications to and for parents of participating students
· Conducts English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings and provides training to parent members
Requirements / Qualifications
A valid California teaching credential with CLAD or a full English Learner authorization.
Completed application form; a current resume including background information, education, experience and achievements; copies of state certification (credentials); letter of introduction; and two (2) recent letters of recommendation from supervisors describing your performance in previously held positions.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
A valid California teaching credential with CLAD or a full English Learner authorization.
Completed application form; a current resume including background information, education, experience and achievements; copies of state certification (credentials); letter of introduction; and two (2) recent letters of recommendation from supervisors describing your performance in previously held positions.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
For current detailed district vacancies, please visit Hayward Unified School District web site at www.husd.k12.ca.us
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti-racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please contact Dr. Michelle Pérez at (510) 784-2600, ext 72562 or amperez@husd.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
Comments and Other Information
For current detailed district vacancies, please visit Hayward Unified School District web site at www.husd.k12.ca.us
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti-racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please contact Dr. Michelle Pérez at (510) 784-2600, ext 72562 or amperez@husd.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.