ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Alliance believes that all youth who enter our schools can reach their full potential when high expectations are matched with personalized instruction and support. The English Language Development (ELD) Coordinator is an integral part of the school’s instructional leadership team and leads the ELD strategy at their school site. With specialized expertise in the instruction of ELD, the coordinator is responsible for ensuring all English Learner (EL) scholars are supported academically and social-emotionally and will collaborate with counselors, teachers, and families to support EL scholar success. The Coordinator will create and implement the site’s ELD program and coach classroom teachers to effectively use appropriate strategies to ensure strong outcomes for EL scholars. In addition to these leadership duties, the Coordinator may also provide direct ELD instruction in the classroom. The Alliance Schools network is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. About two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color. We believe in the importance of diverse role models for our scholars and the rich cultures of the families and communities we serve. Working at an Alliance school is an opportunity to inspire transformational change for scholars and their communities while building lifelong, meaningful relationships.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a school-specific English Learner Program strategy, aligned to the Alliance EL Master Plan, to improve instruction and student achievement for EL scholars.
• Support ELD and content teachers to improve instruction for EL scholars through modeling, co-teaching, and push-in scholar support. Coordinators may also teach a small number of designated ELD classes.
• Observe and provide feedback, coaching, and support to ELD teacher(s) to improve teaching and learning, unit and lesson planning, lesson execution, and data analysis.
• Plan and lead professional development for all teaching staff on how to integrate California ELD standards with their state-adopted academic content standards (Integrated ELD).
• Maintain English Learner documentation in School-Facing Folders
• Other tasks as assigned by the Principal
• Evaluate the site’s English Learner program through quarterly walkthroughs and ongoing student data analysis to ensure the effectiveness of the site’s ELD program.
• Lead each cycle of reclassification for EL scholars, working closely with School Operations Managers and counselors to ensure appropriate identification and placement of scholars. Progress monitor both EL scholars and recently reclassified scholars.
• Coordinate and administer the California Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPAC) and interpret results to identify and reclassify EL scholars.
• Ensure that EL accommodations are provided for SBAC, SAT, ACT, and classroom assessments to provide EL scholars with every opportunity to achieve at high levels.
• Recruit, form, and lead the EL Parent Advisory Group to ensure that EL families have a voice in school decision-making.
• Any other duties/projects as assigned by the school administrator and/or the Alliance Director of Academic Intervention and Language Acquisition and Director of Diverse Learner Compliance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid CA teaching credential (Multiple Subject or Single Subject with CLAD or other qualifying credential with English Language Learner authorization).
• 3+ years of experience working with EL scholars at all levels, including emerging, expanding, and bridging.
• At least one year of experience coaching and observing teachers (Leadership role – Department Chair, Mentor Teacher, etc.) is preferred.

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside the classroom. We invite aspiring leaders to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program or our Aspiring Principal Program.
• Recognition: Alliance provides special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

$91,125.00 – $112,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

For current vacancies by location, please click here.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don’t necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.

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