Multilingual Secondary Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

School Summary:

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. 

Job Summary:

Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 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.

Requirements:

• Valid Washington teaching certificate with appropriate ESL, ELL, or bilingual endorsement (as required by state).


• ML/ELL/Bilingual Education endorsement


• Residence in Washington preferred


• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students preferred.


• Strong collaboration and communication skills.


• Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated strong technology skills (especially Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party educational software such as Nearpod, and data collection and examination tools, including spreadsheets and databases)


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate (listen and speak) effectively and appropriately with staff, students, and families from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.


• Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills, especially when working independently


• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment that is supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.


• Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports and recognizes students of diverse backgrounds and identities. 


• Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school events, including overnight travel (including, but not limited to: back-to-school training, state testing, graduation ceremony, marketing events, and field trips)


• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-55,000.

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.