EL Specialist - Oklahoma Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Bartlesville, OK

16h•Remote

About The Position

Oklahoma Connections Academy (OKCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oklahoma. OKCA is authorized by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. OKCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED. This position summary outlines the role of a certified EL Teacher who will manage instructional programs for students requiring English language support. The teacher will collaborate with students, learning coaches, and general education teachers to support academic success while delivering both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. They will work closely with leadership and colleagues to ensure the school’s multilingual program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for Oklahoma teaching certification.
Familiarity with state and federal guidelines related to EL instruction (e.g., WIDA assessments).
Strong communication and technology skills.
Knowledge of the Oklahoma State Performance Framework.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive, student-centered learning environment.
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles within the school community.
Customer focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.
Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
2-step authentication is required to login to all systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with EL students is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency is preferred, but not required.
Virtual teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the organization, administration, and successful completion of state-mandated EL assessments (WIDA) and other statewide testing initiatives.
Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to Title III compliance and instruction.
Use data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessments and individual needs.
Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs.
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct learning coach conferences in a timely manner.
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and learning coaches).
Communicate with learning coaches, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects.
Communicates regularly with learning coaches, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone.
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including Data Views, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and learning coach contacts.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families.
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
Manage and monitor a homeroom of EL students and all associated tasks.
Build effective relationships with learning coaches and students through regular communication and availability.
Other duties as assigned.