ELL Specialist Term of Project (TOP) - Tennessee Connections Academy

Connections Academy•White House, TN

22h•Remote

About The Position

Working from your home in Tennessee, the certified ELL Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with ELL needs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The ELL Teacher will participate in all steps of the ILP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school’s ELL program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The ELL Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction. The ELL teacher will provide instruction for students in grades 4-12, Language Levels 1-4.

Requirements

Degree in ELL (K-12)
Valid Tennessee ELL certification
Experience in Title III policy
Residency in Tennessee
Strong technology skills (especially with Google/Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)

Responsibilities

Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
Identify and screen Potential ELL students
Develop, write and help implement ILPs
Schedule WIDA testing
Complete all required ELL DOE state reporting tasks
Evaluate tests and assessments, complete progress reports and conduct parent conferences
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their ILP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the ILP regarding students with specific ELL needs and potential learning issues
Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed
Schedule, organize and conduct ILP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for ILP students
Manage the proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the ILP process
Monitor students exited from LEP services for entire monitoring period, including progress monitoring and phone call check-ins
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Education Management System
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special accommodations that are required based on the ILP
Other duties as assigned