EL/ESL Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Company Summary

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Arkansas 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

This position is with Arkansas Connections Academy working from the office in Bentonville, Arkansas or from your home office within the state. The EL/ESL Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs. 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 their instructional program.

The EL/ESL Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and state ELL assessments, staying compliant with state-timelines;
• Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing;
• Attend local and state provided professional development trainings related to ELL requirements;
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction by providing curriculum support and strategies for students who are ELL;
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs;
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update LEP plans and schedules, score 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;
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies for ELL students;
• Communicate regularly with parents, students, and certified content area teachers through use of computer and telephone;
• Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
• Work with Special Populations manager and team to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
• Participate in professional development sessions and associated activities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Arkansas Teacher Certification with ESL/ESOL endorsement
• Experience directly teaching ELL students preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Must live within the State of Arkansas and if outside of Arkansas, must reside within 300 miles of the home office in Bentonville, AR
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Ability to work remotely
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.