Position Type: Student Support Services

Date Posted: 6/24/2025

Location: Odyssey Charter School

Date Available: FY2025-26

District: Odyssey Charter School

MULTI-LINGUAL LEARNERS MLL (ESL) TEACHER 25-26 SY Terms of Employment: 10-month, Full-time Employee Reports to: Building Dean Salary: Current Approved Odyssey Charter School CBA Salary Scale

About Us:

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Odyssey Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 Successful completion of Praxis II exams Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in Teacher to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Teacher of English Learners (TEOL) in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 Successful completion of Praxis II exams Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration. At least 1 year of experience as a school psychologist (3 years preferred) Experience working in an urban school environment required 1-2 years experience in teaching English as a second language An outstanding record of supporting the needs of teachers, students and their families elevating student achievement in an urban classroom, with a strong understanding of pedagogy that drives results Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents Demonstrate skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student Monitors and evaluates student outcomes Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices Plans and provides small group and push-In instruction for students in order to maximize English proficiency Works with district EL team and school staffs to accomplish charter's mission and vision Obtains necessary WIDA test certifications Administers placement tests to determine student ESL eligibility Administers annual ACCESS test to EL students to determine growth in language proficiency Communicates with and provides instructional strategies to regular classroom teachers enabling them to increase the learning of EL students in the regular classroom Determines appropriate EL accommodations for students and support classroom teachers in their application Communicates EL student progress to parents via parent conferences, IEP meetings, phone calls, etc Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation Prepared to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs and abilities of students Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning Other duties as directed by immediate supervisor While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

Standard Requirements: Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment Tuberculin Test Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification , the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year.

Contact our HR Manager with any questions or issues applying online: renee.beamer@odyssey.k12.de.us