English Language Learner Coach

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.

Who We Are:

Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us.

We believe the student‑teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us .org.

Pay Range: $3,192.31 - $4,615.39 - Bi-Weekly – Depending on Experience Job is:
Certificated

• Developing Curriculum for English Learners Develop independent study and small group curriculum and lesson plans that incorporate strategies beneficial to this unique student population, including but not limited to SDAIE strategies and speaking, listening, reading, and writing strategies in English.
• Research new material and recommend pilot projects, providing the most effective program for the students.
• Provide training for staff on implementing strategies and the new curriculum, including modeling lessons.
• Assessment and Instructional Support of English Learners Work with the Assessment team to ensure appropriate ELPAC testing of all English Learners Support school leaders and teachers in utilizing assessment results (ELPAC and other assessments) to make Individualized Learning Plans for each English Learner that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English. Coordinate communication between CAD and the field regarding assessment strategies, analysis of results, and instructional support of English Learners.
  
  Create and train all stakeholders in the re‑designation of the English Learners plan. Monitor and impact data related to the English Learner population, and serves as liaison to chartering districts about the progress of ELs.
• Training on Instructional Strategies for English Learners Provide feedback to developers of the common‑core aligned curriculum Support out-of-state English Learner Curriculum and Assessment needs Prepare and provide professional development to staff and leadership about SDAIE strategies, new curriculum, and other topics related to the English Learner population.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.

• Current CLAD/BCLAD California single subject teaching credential
• English Language Development Specialist or similar experience
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of English Language Development and SDAIE

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer‑matched retirement plan.

Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in‑country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company‑wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.

OFY is a free non‑profit public charter school serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or merely desire a non‑traditional learning environment.

OFY’s founders, John and Joan Hall, started the program in 1987 to provide at‑risk and underserved students an alternative to traditional learning methods.

OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school.

OFY’s program places great emphasis on the student‑teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well‑being.