Multilingual Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

Connections Academy; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Connections Academy is seeking a Multilingual Teacher to support ELs with targeted ELD instruction and collaboration with general education staff. The role focuses on developing English proficiency while enabling access to core content and meeting state standards.

The teacher will work with families, participate in EL identification and reclassification, and contribute to a high-quality online learning environment for K-12 students in Washington state.

Qualifications

• ELD instruction aligned with language proficiency levels.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELs in accessing curriculum.
• Monitor and document language development progress.
• Communicate with families using language supports.
• Participate in EL identification, placement, and reclassification processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned with students' language proficiency levels.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELs in accessing grade-level curriculum.
• Monitor and document language development progress.
• Communicate regularly with families using appropriate language supports.
• Participate in EL identification, placement, and reclassification processes.

Skills

ESL endorsement

ELL focus

Collaboration

Communication

Washington residency

Job description

Company Summary

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families” and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.” In 2017, Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 27 states, while the private online school, International Connections Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model. It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022.

Position Summary

The Multilingual Teacher supports the academic and language development of English learners (ELs) through targeted instruction and collaboration with general education staff. This role ensures students acquire English proficiency while accessing core content and meeting state standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned with students' language proficiency levels.


• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELs in accessing grade-level curriculum.


• Monitor and document language development progress.


• Communicate regularly with families using appropriate language supports.


• Participate in EL identification, placement, and reclassification processes.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate with appropriate ESL, ELL, or bilingual endorsement (as required by Washington state).


• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students preferred.


• Washington state residency


• Strong collaboration and communication skills


• Salary based on experience and education: $44,500 per year.

Company Culture & Inclusion

Washington 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.

Community Acknowledgement

Washington Connections Academy acknowledges that its school operations span the state of Washington and that we have families and staff who live and work on the traditional homelands of Washington's Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. We wish to express deep respect and gratitude for the land itself and to the people whose history and lives are here.