English Language Learner Teacher

Stride, Inc.

3d•$50,000•Remote

About The Position

The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher K-12 is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through the learning management system, and they actively work closely with students and parents/Learning Coaches to advance each student’s learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel throughout the year to school functions and for state testing. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! This is primarily a REMOTE position with a travel requirement of up to 20%. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Active state teaching license
Ability to clear required background check
Must reside in Virginia
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
Experience with online learning platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.
Receptive to receiving coaching regularly with administrators and teacher trainers.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
Ability to maintain teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum.

Responsibilities

Instructional Takes ownership for student’s academic progress and attendance, communicating high expectations and showing active interest in student’s achievement
Prepares students for high stakes standardized tests
Conducts live Synchronous Teaching – minimum of 15 hours per week
Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, planning course objectives, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs
Collaborates with others regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data related to VAVA student’s needs as well as the professional development of the teacher
Under guidance from school administrative team, augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools
Relationship Building Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents on an ongoing regular basis
Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment, in line with academy policies and procedures
Supports students and learning coaches on a limited basis with basic computer questions when requested
Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support
Works 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 stakeholders
Responds to students, parents and colleagues in timely manner.
Organizes social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, or other extracurricular activities as required
Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.
Complies with all school policies and procedures, including Employee Manual
Complies with all laws related to this position