[Hiring] Secondary Teacher, English Language Learner @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

The English Learner (EL) Teacher (6-12) will be responsible for providing direct English language development instruction and support to multilingual learners in a multi-state virtual learning environment. This position partners with students, families, teachers, and school leaders to promote language acquisition, academic success, and compliance with federal and state English Learner requirements.

• Deliver direct English language development (ELD) instruction to English Learners in grades 6-12 through live virtual instruction and small-group learning.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies that promote English language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' English language proficiency levels, academic needs, and language goals.
• Administer required English language proficiency assessments, including ELPA21, in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor student progress using assessment and language proficiency data and adjust instruction to support student growth.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement instructional accommodations and language supports across content areas.
• Participate in ILP meetings and collaborate with administrators, counselors, intervention teams, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records of student services, assessment results, progress monitoring, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress and language development.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on instructional best practices.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Proactively pivot to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of successful experience providing English Learner (EL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) services, preferably in grades 6-12; virtual teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of second language acquisition, evidence-based instructional practices, and language development.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state requirements related to English Learner identification, service delivery, assessment, and compliance.
• Experience administering English language proficiency assessments and interpreting student data preferred.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree in TESOL, ESL, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement or English Learner (EL) endorsement required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain additional English Learner or ESL certification, endorsement, or authorization in the organization's assigned program states, including Washington, Oregon, and Missouri, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.