ESOL Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Duluth, GA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades 5-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Georgia 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.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach ESOL
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record; ability to collaborate
Customer focused approach
Ability to work independently and remotely
Travel for ACCESS testing or screening (may require overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
One or more years experience as an ESOL Teacher
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Responsibilities

Creating the individual EL plans
Conducting Live Lessons (teaching sessions) helping students improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and monitoring students exited within past 4 years.
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons
Tracking, documenting, and sending EL communication to families to inform them of their student’s EL status and progress
Holding conferences with families at the beginning, end of the year, and as needed
Checking and assessing pupils' classwork
Managing and organizing screening and ACCESS testing with Testing Director
Proctoring and traveling for EL assessments
Attending social events (i.e. field trips, school events)
Completing grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress to students and parents
Communicating frequently with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
Supporting students and parents with strategies for success in a virtual environment and providing assistance with assignments and projects as needed
Supporting the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous lessons, recordings, and instructional materials
Reviewing curriculum and devising alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents)
Working collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address students at all levels
Hosting Parent Engagement sessions for parents
Assisting and attending with the Director of Federal Programs various required meetings and conferences related to Title III or ESOL
Assisting Director of Federal Program with assigned school initiatives
Performing general clerical duties as assigned