Company Summary:
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
The Multilingual Teacher supports the academic and language development of
English learners (ELs) through targeted instruction and collaboration with
general education staff. This role ensures students acquire English proficiency
while accessing core content and meeting state standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned with
students' language proficiency levels.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to support ELs in accessing grade-level
curriculum.
Monitor and document language development progress.
Communicate regularly with families using appropriate language supports.
Participate in EL identification, placement, and reclassification processes.
Qualifications:
Valid teaching certificate with appropriate ESL, ELL, or bilingual
endorsement (as required by Washington state).
Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students
preferred.
Washington state residency
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Salary based on experience and education: $44,500 per year.
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.