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The mission of Insight Pennsylvania 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 Language Development (ELD) Teacher advances English language acquisition and academic achievement for multilingual learners in grades K-6 by delivering specialized instruction, fostering equitable access to learning, and building meaningful partnerships with students, families, and educators. Through data-informed decision making, collaboration, and targeted language supports, the ELD Teacher empowers students to develop language proficiency and successfully engage in the academic program. This role serves as an instructional leader, advocate, and resource for multilingual learners while ensuring high-quality services and compliance with applicable federal, state, and school requirements within a virtual learning environment.

This is a 10 month, full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.

Residency Requirement: Resident of Pennsylvania; residents of other states will be considered on a case by case basis.

Salary will commensurate with experience

Essential Functions 

• Accelerate English language acquisition and academic achievement for multilingual learners through high-quality instruction, targeted supports, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Foster equitable access to curriculum, instruction, and school opportunities by identifying and addressing language-related barriers to student success.
• Use language proficiency, academic, attendance, and engagement data to inform instructional decisions, monitor student growth, and adjust supports to maximize outcomes.
• Ensure multilingual learners receive appropriate identification, assessment, monitoring, and language development services through effective implementation of federal, state, and school requirements.
• Strengthen the school's capacity to serve multilingual learners by partnering with educators, providing consultation, and promoting effective language development practices across all learning environments.
• Build educator capacity through coaching, professional learning, and technical assistance focused on language acquisition, culturally responsive practices, and effective support for multilingual learners.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of multilingual learner programs by evaluating outcomes, identifying opportunities for growth, and supporting implementation of effective practices.
• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with students and families that strengthen engagement, support student achievement, and promote a sense of belonging within the school community.
• Facilitate clear and accessible communication for multilingual families, including coordination of translation and interpretation services when needed.
• Leverage instructional resources, technology, and innovative practices to create engaging, accessible, and student-centered learning environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting requirements that support student services, program effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, and stakeholders that advance student success and support the mission and goals of the school.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and organizational priorities in support of student achievement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Education AND
• 1-3 years of experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick and mortar environment OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel 

Minimum Required Skill Set 

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database

• Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

Preferred 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
• Proficient in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction for English Language Learners (ELD)
• Experience working in a home environment full time 

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

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.

• This is a home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

• This position will include limited travel and will include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 20% of the time. Travel will be required for community events, PD and state testing.

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 30 pounds.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
5. Ability to write reports with clarity.
6. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
7. Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.

8. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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.

Insight PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.