EL Teacher K-12 - Oregon Connections Academy

EL Teacher K-12 - Oregon Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: ELTEA
017462

• Posted :
  December 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Company Summary

Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Oregon. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia , formerly Cognia, formerly Advanc

ED . Oregon Connections Academy is authorized by the Prairie City School District to serve students throughout Oregon.

Oregon 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.

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

• Oregon Teacher Certification with ESL/ESOL endorsement
• Experience directly teaching ELL students preferred
• 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.

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