Job Description

About the Team

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The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy helps Ohio online K-12 students thrive in their schoolwork and in life. OHDELA is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note - while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state tasting and student events.


Eligibility: Open to residents of Ohio.

About the Opportunity

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The English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinator is a full time, 12-month position with OHDELA. This role primarily supports and coordinates the overall needs of the ELL. This is a supervisory role with direct reporting staff members.



TheELL Coordinatorwill assume ownership and responsibility for developing, coordinating, and supporting the overall needs of the ELL staff and school regarding ELL identification, testing, and instruction by:


Directly supervising ELL teachers + The ELL Coordinator is the first point of contact for all ELL teachers + The Coordinator will complete all ELL employee observations and evaluations in accordance with the OTES 2.0 process.
+ - This includes focused observations, holistic observations, classroom walkthroughs, professional growth plans, and coaching conferences.
+ The ELL Coordinator will approve employee PTO
+ The ELL Coordinator will work with ELL teachers to create ELL schedules
The ELL Coordinator will work with OHDELA leadership to analyze and continually improve the ELL process + The ELL Coordinator will work closely with the Testing Coordinator to coordinate language proficiency screening/testing + The ELL Coordinator will ensure compliance with state ELL requirements
+ The ELL Coordinator will maintain accurate and complete records of those participating in the ELL program
The Coordinator will be responsible for tracking all data related to ELL + This includes data communication with EMIS for state reporting + This includes maintaining effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Present at selected school board meetings and elevated leadership meetings Help identify needs for the department which may include staffing, curriculum, or supplemental resources Handle ELL related escalations from parents and staff (phone calls, emails, text messages) Provide targeted professional development sessions for OHDELA staff that relate to ELL Support OHDELA with in-person state testing including OELPS/OELPA This position is primarily a remote position providing a work from home environment; however, there are required opportunities to be in person throughout the year for leadership meetings, testing, and other school related events Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

Active professional teacher certification TESOL certification/endorsement Minimum five years' experience as a successful teacher OTES 2.0 Certification or willingness to become certified Track record of building positive working relationship with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, and parents Computer literacy and proficiency Strong data collection and analysis skill set Exemplary written and verbal communication skills Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline required; an advanced degree in education/educational leadership preferred Current valid Ohio teaching license/TESOL Supervisory experience preferred but not required Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks Ability to meet educational standards as applicable Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently Experience in coaching teachers to improve instructional planning and practices is preferred

About Us

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"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder



ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.



We offer the following benefits:


Life benefits - time & peace of mind


Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive


Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing


Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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