ESL Literacy Specialist at Highlands Community Charter School - Sacramento
About the Employer
Join Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, Where Your Impact Truly Matters! At Highlands, we believe It’s Never Too Late to change lives. We proudly serve adults aged 22 and older, providing them with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and develop valuable career skills. As a member of our dedicated team, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to education, empowerment, and social justice. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while promoting personal growth and career advancement for underserved communities. We are also proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Highlights include: . Two medical plan options through Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health Plus . Dental and vision coverage . Company-paid life and disability insurance . $300 employer contribution toward a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) . Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance . Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free confidential counseling . Extras like pet insurance discounts, identity theft protection, and exclusive savings through BenefitHUB . Eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week can enroll themselves and eligible family members. Join us, and be part of something bigger.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the Director of Instruction & Professional Learning, the Literacy Specialist will provide support to ESL literacy-level students, classrooms, and teachers. This individual is responsible for coaching instructional staff on best practices for literacy instruction and supporting literacy-level students. This position shall assist leadership with administrative duties involving curriculum development and professional development as assigned (Please read the job description before applying for this position.)
Requirements / Qualifications
. Must hold a valid California teaching credential . Five years of work with literacy-level students preferred . Experience as a reading specialist, intervention teacher, instructional coach, or similar title preferred . Master’s degree in TESOL preferred
. Three years of successful, full-time teaching of literacy-level students in public or private school required . Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement programmatic changes, based on data and in consultation with stakeholders . Ability to communicate with and lead a diverse community . Possession of a valid California drivers’ license
Requirements / Qualifications
. Must hold a valid California teaching credential . Five years of work with literacy-level students preferred . Experience as a reading specialist, intervention teacher, instructional coach, or similar title preferred . Master’s degree in TESOL preferred
. Three years of successful, full-time teaching of literacy-level students in public or private school required . Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement programmatic changes, based on data and in consultation with stakeholders . Ability to communicate with and lead a diverse community . Possession of a valid California drivers’ license
Comments and Other Information
An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered.
Highlands Community Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.
Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing edjoin_helpdesk@sbcss.k12.ca.us
REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications.
Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. Highlands is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox.
Comments and Other Information
An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered.
Highlands Community Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.
Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing edjoin_helpdesk@sbcss.k12.ca.us
REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications.
Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. Highlands is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox.
Application Deadline
7/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/16/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$85,900 - $115,114 Annually
$85,900 - $115,114 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
7 Steps Salary schedule
Length of Work Year
250 Days
Employment Type
Full Time