EL Teacher K-12 - Oregon Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Prairie City, OR

12d•$40,000 - $54,000•Remote

About The Position

Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia , formerly Cognia, formerly AdvancED . Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon. Oregon Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The EL/ESL Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Requirements

Oregon Teacher Certification with ESL/ESOL endorsement
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Ability to work remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly teaching ELL students preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate language proficiency screenings and state ELL assessments, staying compliant with state-timelines
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing
Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to ELL requirements
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction by providing curriculum support and strategies for students who are ELL
Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents)
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update LEP plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum
Support students and parents with alternate strategies for ELL students
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Work with Special Populations manager and team to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met
Participate in professional development sessions and associated activities
Other duties as assigned