ELL Teacher - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Connections Education LLC; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Connections Academy in Michigan seeks an ELL teacher to remotely manage instructional programs for English Language Learners from a home office or our Southfield, MI campus.

You will collaborate with students, Learning Coaches and teachers to ensure success, coordinate screenings, attend professional development, and adapt lessons to improve understanding while maintaining regular contact with families.

Qualifications

• Qualified and certified to teach ESL in Michigan.
• Michigan Residency required.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing as mandated in Michigan.
• Ensure compliance with state timelines (BOY, MOY, EOY).
• Attend local/state-provided professional development related to ELL compliance and instruction.
• Collaborate with students, Learning Coaches, and teachers to support learning.
• Review curriculum and adapt lessons to improve understanding.
• Communicate with parents and students to develop and update ELL Program Plans.
• Conduct ELL-focused conferences in a timely manner.
• Develop knowledge of LCA curriculum for ELL use.
• Design and facilitate staff professional learning in ELL.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

ESL Endorsement (Michigan)

Teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

School Summary

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free K-12 online public school that students attend from home. Authorized by Oxford Community Schools, Lighthouse Connections Academy is state certified and open to students located throughout Michigan including Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester, Farmington, and beyond.

Lighthouse 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or your home office, the ELL teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for ELL students via telephone and Internet with the use of various curriculum tools. The ELL teacher will consult regularly with students, Learning Coaches, and teachers to ensure the success of every ELL student. In addition, the ELL teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing as mandated in Michigan
• Ensure compliances with state-timelines for tasks such as Beginning of the Year, Middle of the Year and End of the Year
• Attend local and state-provided professional development training related to ELL compliance and instruction
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to support student learning
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
• Communicate with parents and students on a consistent, regular basis to develop and update ELL Program Plans and schedules, discuss assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
• Conduct ELL focused conferences in a timely manner
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs
• Develop a general knowledge of the LCA's curriculum, as applicable
• Design and Facilitate staff Professional Learning opportunities in the areas of ELL
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Qualified and certified to teach the appropriate subject in Michigan (ESL Endorsement)
• Michigan Residency required
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.