Multilingual Teacher - Washington Connections Academy
Company Summary:
At Connections Academy, we help students reach their full potential and meet the highest performance standards through a personalized learning program. Founded in 2001, we deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Our hallmark features include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum, dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community. Parents appreciate our commitment to providing high-quality education, with 92% recommending our schools and 95% saying the curriculum is high quality. We operate in 27 states and serve students worldwide through our private online school, International Connections Academy.
About the Role
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.
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.
Pay
$44,500 per year.