English Language Learner Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Englewood, CO

5d•Remote

About The Position

Colorado Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public school serving students throughout Colorado in grades K–12. The English Language Learner (EL) Teacher works from home in Colorado and virtually manages instructional programs for students in collaboration with general education teachers. Using telephone, internet, and curriculum tools, the teacher consults regularly with students and learning coaches to support successful completion of each student’s program. The teacher participates in all steps of the LEP process and works with teachers and the school’s authorizers to support an effective multilingual program that complies with federal and state regulations. The teacher uses technology to deliver virtual instruction, coordinates language-proficiency screening and testing, and maintains compliance with state timelines and documentation requirements. Travel is required for WIDA and ACCESS testing, CMAS, PSAT and SAT administration, back-to-school events, and professional development. The role also includes collaboration with families, students, teachers, school staff, and learning specialists; maintaining current student records and data; supporting student progress through instructional strategies and additional assistance; and contributing to a connected virtual school community. The position may be performed in the office or remotely when necessary and may involve occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

Be highly qualified to teach ESL in Colorado.
Hold valid ESL certification for grades K–12.
Reside in Colorado.
Have strong technology skills, especially with Google Suite.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate a customer-focused approach and a high degree of flexibility.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and a track record as a team player.
Be willing to travel for school-based meetings, trainings, back-to-school events, state testing, and ELL testing events; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Be able to work in the office or remotely when necessary.
Complete required two-step authentication setup to log in to systems if offered the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly teaching English Learner students.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Coordinate language-proficiency screenings and testing, and meet state timelines for beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year meetings and documentation.
Travel to administer WIDA and ACCESS, CMAS, PSAT, and SAT assessments, and attend back-to-school events and professional development trainings.
Collaborate with students’ teachers to support learning and conduct timely parent conferences.
Support instruction through asynchronous web-conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Learn and use supplemental programs for English Learners in virtual settings, including interpreting program data.
Review curriculum and develop alternate approaches to presenting lessons to improve student understanding, working directly with students and parents.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and teachers about assessments, student work, instructional strategies, assignment completion, and projects.
Work collaboratively with teachers to support student progress, provide parents with a central point of contact, and distribute tasks among teachers.
Develop general knowledge of the curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
Provide students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
Maintain current student records and data, including EL and state testing data views, cumulative files, student and family information, attendance accounting, and logs of student and parent contacts.
Consult with teachers and staff learning specialists to develop enrichment activities and supports that increase student understanding.
Develop and implement virtual methods to create and maintain a school community.
Work with teachers and the School Counselor to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students make adequate progress, and established goals are met.
Participate in Pearson and Colorado Connections Academy professional development sessions and related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.