Virtual ELL Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona (VPA Arizona) is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in Arizona. VPA Arizona aims to empower students by enabling them to learn at their own pace, using innovative technology and personalized instruction. The school is seeking teachers who can create a rigorous and nurturing virtual classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools utilizes a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum accessible online and through traditional methods. While this is a virtual position, travel for in-person state testing and student events will be required several times a year. This position is open to residents of Arizona.

Requirements

Current state teaching license in appropriate content area.
Must have an SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
High quality written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
Ability to properly manage confidential information.
Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years’ experience teaching.
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor.
Work to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state academic accountability.
Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
Complete course setup for each course within the Learning Management System.
Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily.
Track and maintain contact with each student.
Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students.
Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside and outside the classroom.
Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.