English Language Development (ELD) Teacher - Itinerant at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The English Language Development (ELD) Teacher will facilitate the acquisition of English for students whose primary language is other than English. Individuals must have successful experience working with culturally diverse schools; including families and communities, knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning, and experience working with English Language Learners (EL) in a classroom setting. This position requires a commitment to and demonstration of equitable and inclusive practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to reducing academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income. Additional duties may include case management, including monitoring of student progress and reclassification, organizing and conducting assessments such as ELPAC, and local and state reporting.
Requirements / Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education or a related field. A Master's Degree in a job-related area is preferred. Possession of an appropriate California Teaching Credential, Multiple or Single Subject; Must have full EL (CLAD Certificate, ELA1, Bilingual) Authorization. Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience required. Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly preferred.
Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Medical benefits: There is an employee paid portion for medical benefits depending upon the medical plan chosen which covers employee and dependents. To be considered for this position please include the following items with your Edjoin application: Cover Letter Resume Three Current Letters of Reference.
Requirements / Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education or a related field. A Master's Degree in a job-related area is preferred. Possession of an appropriate California Teaching Credential, Multiple or Single Subject; Must have full EL (CLAD Certificate, ELA1, Bilingual) Authorization. Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience required. Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly preferred.
Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Medical benefits: There is an employee paid portion for medical benefits depending upon the medical plan chosen which covers employee and dependents. To be considered for this position please include the following items with your Edjoin application: Cover Letter Resume Three Current Letters of Reference.
Comments and Other Information
This is an itinerant position and may serve more than one Alternative Education site on the same day.
Comments and Other Information
This is an itinerant position and may serve more than one Alternative Education site on the same day.