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K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Insight PA Cyber Charter School. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Insight PA Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The English Learner (EL) Teacher is responsible for program implementation by serving the instructional and consultative needs for Insight PA students identified as English learners. This professional provides staff support and training to instill best practices and effective strategies to promote English language acquisition. Individuals must hold an active PA Instructional certification AND documentation of successful ESL Specialist Certificate Program completion. Candidates with strong experience teaching English learners as well as inspiring educational personnel to adjust instruction to meet the cultural diversity in every classroom are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position that includes a full benefits package employed by the Insight PA Cyber Charter School, Board of Directors.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides leadership and technical assistance for K-12 EL programs and services, including Title III monitoring and guidance for teachers and administrators;
• Gives guidance and support for State Board of Education initiatives and policies, state statutes, and all aspects of Title III including guidelines, statutes, applications, and budgets;
• Administers, supports, and/or oversees administration of annual required state testing of EL students;
• Delivers technical assistance for standards implementation and professional learning around teaching-learning strategies, assessment, program development and evaluation, curriculum development and implementation;
• Provides ongoing professional development and support related to EL services, methodology, and resources to teachers, staff, and administration;
• Collaborates with building administrators and teachers to review individual EL student progress;
• Teaches EL classes and/or provide individual student support as needed
• Create opportunities for onsite student/family events
• Determine family communication needs, including recommending interpreters and translators for parent/guardian communication.
• Applies demonstrated skills in working with K12 curriculum & other supplemental EL program resources for state standard alignment for individual student English proficiency needs
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
• Collaborates with grade-level team regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision making;
• Identifies appropriate individualized accommodations for EL students to increase accessibility and participation on local and state assessments;
• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents regarding student progress
• Produces formal and/or informal reports regarding student progress data to provide regular updates regarding screening needs and placement

Other Duties and Responsibilities: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Collects and analyzes formative and summative assessments;
• Maintains a student caseload to schedule Class Connect sessions for any individualized or small group language/skill-building sessions
• Collaborates with colleagues in order to promote consistent strategies and accommodations for individual students;
• Travels to and/or participates in school-wide professional development meetings, scheduled school/family outings, state testing, & other specialized content trainings as needed

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and
• Teamwork and Dedication: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere, attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education AND
• Relevant PDE Certificate(s) – (see Certificates and Licenses below)
• Certificate of completion of ESL Program Specialist program AND
• All required PDE clearances for school personnel (within 1 year needed for offer)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Active PDE Instructional I or Instructional II certification AND/OR
• A PDE ESL Program Specialist certificate is required for an assignment for which no active instructional, educational specialist, supervisor or administrative certificate exists

Other Required Qualifications:

• Experience with/knowledge of working with students & families of EL students
• Excellent awareness of varied cultural & diversity factors across PA state demographics
• Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, promptness, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Power Point and Outlook, as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques;
• Competence with utilizing computer software associated with student programming & seeks additional training in technology as required and/or assigned
• Able to interpret content-specific screening & assessment data to determine most appropriate methods to assist broad measures of student growth in academic language proficiency
• Communicates professionally and efficiently both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates advocacy of student needs in decision-making and program updates
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Experience with charter and/or online school environment
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools
• Special education, gifted, EL, or subject-specific endorsement
• Proficient in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction for a diverse student population, such as English Language Learners (EL), special needs, at-risk, and/or gifted students
• Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience working in a home environment full time

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  We are seeking applicants from Pennsylvania. We anticipate a typical school office setting including conversation, light foot traffic, computers, etc.
• Instructional staff residing within 30 miles of ISPA headquarters (Exton, PA) must report to the office a minimum of 2 days per week
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, as this position may be performed, primarily, from a remote/home office

Job Performance Requirements

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to “dial” a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.