Description
Company Summary
Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine.
Lowcountry 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.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Lowcountry Connections Academy seeks a highly qualified educator to serve as both the English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher and Section 504 Coordinator. This dual-role position ensures high-quality instruction and compliance-based support for English Learners and students with Section 504 Plans. The teacher will work virtually and collaborate with general and special education teachers, families, and school leaders to promote student success. This position also ensures full adherence to federal, state, and local policies, with accurate documentation in EdPlan and other required systems.
Section 504 Coordination:
Serve as the school's Section 504 Coordinator, ensuring all documentation and meetings comply with federal guidelines and South Carolina procedures.
Develop, implement, and monitor Section 504 Plans for eligible students.
Facilitate and lead Section 504 meetings (initial eligibility, annual reviews, and reevaluations) while ensuring parent participation and team collaboration.
Input and manage 504 documentation accurately and promptly in EdPlan.
Collaborate with general and special education teachers to ensure proper implementation of accommodations and modifications.
Coordinate with state testing staff to ensure students receive approved accommodations during assessments.
Provide training and guidance to staff regarding 504 processes and accommodations.
Maintain organized and audit-ready records for internal and authorizer review.
English Language Learner (ELL) Services:
Coordinate and administer state-required language proficiency screenings and annual assessments (WIDA Screener, ACCESS).
Lead Beginning of Year, Middle of Year, and End of Year LPAC meetings and maintain all required documentation.
Provide both synchronous and asynchronous instruction aligned to English language development standards.
Support EL students' access to core content through modified instruction, accommodations, and supplemental tools.
Collaborate with general education teachers to design instructional strategies for EL students and support co-teaching models where applicable.
Adapt and differentiate curriculum to meet diverse language proficiency levels.
Track and interpret student progress data to adjust instruction and provide targeted interventions.
Maintain up-to-date EL records, including EL Data Views, contact logs, and communication records.
Participate in Title III and EL-focused professional development sessions.
Maintain consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, supports, and available resources.
Support efforts to build community and connection with EL families in a virtual environment.
General Responsibilities:
Attend and contribute to school staff meetings, MTSS teams, and compliance check-ins.
Participate in the organization and administration of state testing.
Assist in organizing community-building events, including virtual and in-person opportunities.
Attend Pearson Virtual Schools trainings and contribute to departmental planning.
Support recruitment events, marketing outreach, and other school activities as needed.
Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate family meetings, testing, and urgent support needs.
Qualifications:
Valid South Carolina teaching certificate with an ESL endorsement (K-12) and/or experience as a 504 Coordinator or Special Education teacher.
Proficiency with EdPlan (required) and student data systems such as PowerSchool and Connexus (preferred).
Prior experience teaching English Learners and facilitating 504 meetings strongly preferred.
Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to compliance deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with families in a virtual setting.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Willingness to travel occasionally for testing or in-person events.
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