ELL Compliance Specialist

Overview

Business unit:
Stride K12 TX partner schools (TXSS). This is a full-time remote position.

Responsibilities include serving as the English Language Learner (ELL) Compliance Specialist, acting as a Case Manager/Meeting Facilitator for a caseload of ELL students, ensuring all compliance documents, district-approved ELL processes, data collection procedures, and monitoring academic progress of ELL students. The position may require travel up to 25% (on average once per month) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by the school.

A base salary around $52,000 with eligibility for a performance bonus is offered. Strong preference for Texas residents; may consider residents of surrounding states. Some travel and a remote work setup are expected.

Esteemed mission
:
Stride K12 TX partner schools strive to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience through partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. Success is measured by assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and institutional growth. Join us!

• Facilitate ELL meetings to monitor student growth
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom
• Work with local/regional/national teams and teacher trainers regarding instruction, resources, interventions, and data-driven decision making
• Collaborate on all progress, semester, and grade reports
• Take ownership for students’ academic progress and attendance, set high expectations, and show active interest in students’ achievement
• Be open to coaching from administrators and teacher trainers
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicate with students and learning coaches/parents
• Understand how diverse characteristics of students and their families impact required support
• Work with other teachers to ensure progression of ELL students, with parents as a central point of contact and tasks distributed among stakeholders
• Respond to students, parents, and colleagues in a timely manner
• Travel to testing sites to proctor state exams

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field AND
• One (1) year of ELL teacher experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid state ESL teaching certification.

• Pedagogical knowledge of content and ability to apply critical thinking
• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align with the K12 curriculum
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Ability to problem solve independently and maintain a high level of organization
• Understanding of how tight deadlines on multiple projects can impact others
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday
• Ability to travel as required (average up to 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development and testing
• Access to reliable high-speed internet
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word;
  Power Point
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to maintain teaching certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculum
• Ability to clear required background check

• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience working in a virtual environment
• Experience teaching in online and/or brick-and-mortar environments
• Experience with Blackboard Collaborate, Newrow, or other online platforms

This position is virtual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform related duties as assigned. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities:
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing pay information.