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English Language Development Curriculum Specialist - Remote w/travel

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

19 - 62K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

California (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Valid secondary English language Arts credential, Master's or Bachelor's with TESL emphasis, 3-5 years of ESL/ELD teaching experience, Experience developing ELD curriculum, Fluency in more than one language preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Consult with charter school leaders and coach teachers
Assist in adapting current ELD curriculum
Facilitate professional development for staff
Assist in research for effective program options
Coordinate with assessment teams for data alignment

Skyrocket Education Services Education SME https://skyrocket-ed.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Starting Pay Range

$29.00 - $32.50 - Hourly

Depending on experience

Job Description:

"Calling all ELD Educators! We want you!

Are you a passionate English Language Educator with strong interpersonal skills who is interested in expanding your positive impact beyond your classroom or district?

Skyrocket Education Services is looking for a talented and driven individual to consult with high school charter school leaders and coach teachers across the U.S. as they build and expand their English language development programs to enhance instruction while meeting all schoolwide and statewide requirements.

This role will require travel up to 10-15% to provide data-driven guidance and training to leaders and instructional staff to support their efforts to meet state-specific and charter-specific academic goals. This travel includes 20 days per year in-person attendance at the Pasadena, CA headquarters for professional development and company events.

Bring your expertise and become a leader in elevating the quality of education for diverse learners' communities at Skyrocket Education Services!

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

Assists in adapting current and new ELD curriculum for independent study, online, and hybrid learning instructional formats. This includes ensuring publications on Skyrocket websites, course description indices, and course contracts are updated and current for each client.
Assists in editing, reviewing, and formatting ELD-related documents like ELD Master Plans, credit policies, academic learning plans, and progress monitoring tools.
Assists in research of new material for the purpose of providing the most effective program options for clients.
Communicates and consults with the ELD manager and clients to establish project timelines, milestones, and progress toward completion.
Assists in planning and implementing ELD staff development/training for staff of new courses, data interpretation, best practices, etc...
Coordinates with the assessment team to align course materials and data interpretation with the clients’ language proficiency assessments.
Assists in developing and facilitating professional development for enhancing designated and integrated ELD instruction.
Participates as part of the company team.
Assists with other functions and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Superior knowledge of theory and practice of language acquisition methods.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong digital organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to use technology effectively to create and modify websites, presentations, and other media.
Ability to facilitate projects toward completion in a timely manner using both in-person and remote communication methods.
Ability to independently take initiative and work efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment in a multi-task environment.
Ability to organize and host formal presentations to clients and Skyrocket staff regarding ELD methods and practices.
Ability to work effectively in meeting deadlines while maintaining a high-level of diplomacy, courtesy, professionalism, and customer service.
Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

Valid secondary English language Arts or English Language Development teaching credential
Master's in a related content area: TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, education with a TESL emphasis
OR Bachelor’s in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND Master’s in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech, or any foreign language OR the equivalent in experience.
Professional experience in teaching ESL/ELD for 3-5 years.
Experience with state-wide assessments for ELD programs.
Experience developing and adapting curriculum for ELD programs.
Training and/or experience in the area of computer-assisted learning.
Experience leading an ELD academic or educational program.
Fluency in more than one language is preferred.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.