Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
The Team Member we are searching for
The ideal English Language Development (ELD) Teacher believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.
What you will need to accomplish:
Support with integrated ELD (iELD) and ELPAC based on site needs
Focus on supporting the implementation of iELD across contents (this includes Professional Development and being brought into coaching conversations as a collaborator)
Assist in the implementation of the ELD program and provide support to teachers as they implement a balanced program designed to meet the needs of all English Learners
Collaborate with the Inclusion Specialist and ELPAC administration
Support and coordinate ELAC meetings and reclassification process
Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues to support the appropriate use of specially designed academic learning in English (SDAIE) strategies in general education classes
Support teachers with Integrated ELD instruction through classroom observations, coaching conversations, and planning and facilitating professional development
Work with site administrators to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
Meet weekly with administration during a planning period to discuss DELD updates and plan for literacy needs, coaching, and professional development
Design and instruct students using effective research based instructional practices that address the cultural context of English learners and in alignment with the standards for English Language Development (ELD)
Track the success of EL Students
Provide Literacy Intervention support to students
Differentiate lesson plans to engage and challenge students
Build authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college
Communicate with parents to ensure they are aware of reclassification requirements and ELPAC testing information
Other duties as assigned by Site Principal
What do we require from you?
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Credential
Possession of either Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; embedded EL Authorizations: ELA1 required
Qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess an EL Authorization is required. PUC Schools can further advise on qualifications after an application has been submitted
Experience:
Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments
Knowledge of teaching methods and strategies which are highly effective for English learners, Common Core Standards, ELD standards as well as secondary curriculum and materials
You are a mission-driven individual who has experience working with diverse student populations, including English language learners and students with disabilities
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation
Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
Must be flexible and collaborative
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
Regular attendance, dependability and, punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
Our benefits include:
Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
Paid Time Off
Ongoing Professional Development
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.
PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.