English Language Learner Teacher - Colorado Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Connections Academy seeks an English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher to manage virtual EL programs from home in Colorado, coordinating with general education staff and learning coaches to ensure students meet program goals.

The role requires EL-specific certification, collaboration with teachers, and regular communication with families. Travel is required for school events and professional development trainings.

Qualifications

• ESL certification for grades K-12 required.
• Experience teaching English Learners preferred.
• Willingness to travel for school events and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing in a timely manner.
• Attend local/state professional developments related to EL instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and parents to support EL students.
• Deliver virtual instruction and manage instructional programs remotely.
• Maintain EL records and data as required by district/state guidelines.
• Communicate with families and teachers about student progress and needs.

Skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Tech literacy

Education

ESL certification K-12

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

School Summary Colorado Connections Academy (ColoCA) schools are tuition-free, online public schools serving students throughout the state. Colorado Connections Academy @ Mapleton as well as ColoCA @ Durango, serves students in grades K-12 statewide, is operated by the Mapleton Public Schools and Durango Public Schools through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, as is Colorado Connections Academy @ Mapleton and Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango.

Working from home in Colorado, the English Language Learner Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students in collaboration with the general education teachers. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The EL Teacher will participate in all steps of the LEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and two authorizers to ensure that the school's multilingual program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The EL Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and language testing, staying compliant with state-timelines for tasks such as Beginning of the Year, Middle of the Year and End of the Year meetings and documentation;
• Travel is required :Back to School Event.
• Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to EL compliance and instruction;
• Collaborate with the student's teachers in supporting learning and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs;
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to discuss assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
• Work 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 teachers;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Communicates regularly with parents, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including EL Data Views, State Testing Data Views, other DVs as needed, cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and supports to students' programs to increase student understanding;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a "school community";
• Work with teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Participate in Pearson and Colorado Connections Academy professional development sessions and associated activities;
• Highly qualified to teach ESL in Colorado;
• valid ESL certification for grades K-12Experience directly teaching EL students preferredBilingual preferred, but not requiredStrong technology skills (especially with Google Suite)Customer focused approachWillingness to travel for school-based meetings, trainings, back to school events, state testing and ELL testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)Ability to work in the office or remotely, when necessary

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Colorado 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.