Texas Connections Academy - Full-Time English Learner (EL) Teacher, Term of Project, Immediate Opening

Job Details

Region: 4
School District/Employer: Texas Connections Academy
District Category/Employer: ,
Position: Teacher,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Core Subjects
  • ESOL
Job Title: Full-Time English Learner (EL) Teacher, Term of Project, Immediate Opening
School: Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH)
Campus Description: Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH.
Date Posted: 3/1/2021
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Working from your home office in Texas, the English Learner (EL) Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs in collaboration with the general education teachers. 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 his/her instructional program. The EL Teacher will participate in all steps of the LEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the schools multilingual program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The EL Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.

TOP: Based on potential student enrollment changes, this position is anticipated to work until the end of the 2020-2021 school year as a full time teacher. At that time, the school and department leadership will evaluate the status of this position and could extend it for the following school year if they deem it necessary. Full time positions are eligible for most employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision.
Qualifications: Preferred residency in the Dallas, Midland, Corpus Christi, Houston, East Texas, or San Antonio areas
Highly qualified to teach ESL in Texas; valid ESL certification for grades 3-12 at a minimum
Experience directly teaching EL students preferred
Bilingual preferred, but not required
Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite, Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Ability to travel 15-20% for school-related business (state testing, marketing, professional development, and school meetings); May require overnight travel
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Ability to work remotely
Salary Range: DOE
Benefits: https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits

Work-from-home opportunities
Annual merit increase
Comprehensive, competitive, and affordable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year
401(k) plan with employer match potential
Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits
How To Apply: Please complete online application here- requisition #PARTT11457 (copy and paste):

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CON1019ACADE/JobBoard/c2b42121-092c-4125-8209-60593d2c63e0/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5f8709c9-5a91-457f-a3fe-2207de86c24d

Contact Person:

Name: Christina Boer
Email: careers@connectionseducation.com
Address: 10550 Richomond Ave, Suite 140
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77042
Phone: (443) 718-9872
Fax: