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
This position is a full-time position, typically 40+ hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each weekday, working with Washington Connections Academy from your home office in either Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. The Multilingual Learner Coordinator will “virtually” manage all Multilingual Learners. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.
Responsibilities
The ML Coordinator works closely with the Special Education Director team. The ML Coordinator will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Case Management Roles:
Manage and ensure effective K-12 ML plan implementation for all WACA students through the division of caseloads and intensive monitoring and support.
Meets regularly with ML case managers to train, inform, and support.
Assist with training of school staff on responsibilities for MLs
Manage and ensure effective K-12 ML plan implementation for all WACA students on their caseload
Review curriculum and devise alternative approaches to present lessons to increase student understanding, involving teachers, parents, and students
Facilitates evaluation of ML proficiency levels and progress monitoring for ML students
Monitor the general education progress of students on an ongoing basis and work additionally with students who are struggling
Develop, write and help implement ML instructional plans
Create lesson plans and provide direct services to students in weekly small group LiveLessons, co-planning or individually as needed
Work closely with teachers and learning coaches to develop and implement program accommodations and strategies for struggling learners
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System for ML students
Coordinate and schedule in-person Multilingual Screenings during enrollment
Organize and administer WIDA testing during testing windows
Attends regularly scheduled professional development and ML training meetings
Monitor progress of students on an ongoing basis and work additionally with students who are struggling
Contact Roles:
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches on their caseload to ensure that their ML accommodations are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Collaborate with teachers and learning coaches to ensure, develop and implement program accommodations and strategies for all student
Community Roles:
Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, as required within school policy. When possible, integrate field trips and social activities into the curriculum
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Participate in the administration of the state testing, including in-person proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at various locations around the state of Washington
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require staff representation
Behind-The-Scenes Roles:
Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, as assigned, sharing course progress insights about students and providing feedback on goals and accommodations;
Work collaboratively and often within a professional learning community of grade- or content-level instructional staff to review student progress data related to a team-determined SMART goal, with the goal of the data driving instruction and support, and improving teaching practices
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met within WSLP and/or graduation frameworks;
Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team-building activities scheduled throughout the school year and throughout the state of Washington;
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation;
Take part in all assigned professional development and training, synchronous and asynchronous, including state-required training in SEL and DEI, and actively seek additional opportunities to grow and learn in the role;
Complete the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or Career Ladder position that has a school-wide focus (examples include, and are not exclusive to, Attendance Rep, Communication Rep, or Elective Rep);
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must have Washington teacher certification in Multilingual Learners
Must reside in the state of Washington
Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated strong technology skills (especially Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party educational software such as Nearpod, and data collection and examination tools, including spreadsheets and databases)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate (listen and speak) effectively and appropriately with staff, students, and families from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills, especially when working independently
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment that is supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports and recognizes students of diverse backgrounds and identities.
Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school events, including overnight travel (including, but not limited to: back-to-school training, state testing, graduation ceremony, marketing events, and field trips)
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.
Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-55,000
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.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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.
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