English Language Learner Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee instructional programs for English Learner students in partnership with general education teachers in a virtual setting.

• Engage in regular consultations with learning coaches and students via phone, internet, and curriculum tools.

• Be involved in every phase of the LEP process.

• Organize language proficiency screenings and testing, including meetings and documentation for Beginning-, Middle-, and End-of-Year evaluations.

• Conduct WIDA, ACCESS, CMAS, PSAT, and SAT assessments.

• Participate in back-to-school events and professional development sessions.

• Collaborate with students' teachers and facilitate parent conferences.

• Assist in asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.

• Utilize supplemental programs to aid English Learners and analyze program data.

• Review curriculum and develop alternative strategies to enhance student comprehension.

• Communicate with parents, students, and teachers regarding assessments, feedback, instructional methods, assignments, and projects.

• Keep up-to-date student records and data, including EL data, state testing data, cumulative files, attendance, and contact logs.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff learning specialists to create alternative enrichment activities and student support.

• Build and sustain a virtual school community.

• Coordinate with teachers and the School Counselor to track student progress and communicate with families.

• Engage in professional development activities offered by Pearson and Colorado Connections Academy.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be highly qualified to teach ESL in Colorado.

• Hold a valid ESL certification for grades K-12.

• Must reside in Colorado.

• Preferred experience in directly teaching EL students.

• Bilingual candidates are preferred, but it is not a requirement.

• Strong proficiency in technology, particularly with Google Suite.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• High level of adaptability.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Track record of being a team player.

• Willingness to travel for school-based meetings, trainings, back-to-school events, state testing, and ELL testing events, which may include occasional overnight travel.

• Capability to work in-office or remotely as needed.

• Two-step authentication will be required to establish system login if the position is offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition-free online public school setting.

• Access to professional development trainings and sessions.

• Option for remote/home-based work.

• An inclusive workplace dedicated to fairness, equity, and inclusion.

• Eligible employee benefits available through the employer's benefits program.