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      Remote work but overwhelming caseload and low pay - ELL Specialist K12 Employee Review

      1.0
      11 June 2026
      Ell specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Remote environment, Computer provided; Access to learning design tools that brick and mortar schools typically don’t have the funding for

      Cons

      Each department is different, but the ELL/ESL department is very micromanaged. Class sessions were required to be recorded, and it’s your fault if students don’t attend class (there are no repercussions for students who don’t attend). Case loads aren’t manageable (most are over 100 students). The job description is very misleading- ELL specialists end up being ELL teachers with a multitude of additional responsibilities. Very much ‘sink or swim’. Pay is low, and benefits are very expensive.

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      K12 Response
      6d
      We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll make sure it’s shared with our teams as we work to create the best experience possible for employees.

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      5.0
      22 Feb 2026
      Anonymous contractor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Remote work, great supevisors, flexible

      Cons

      Never know when your contract will end

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      K12 Response
      3mo
      We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy working at K12 and appreciate you being part of what makes this a great place to work.
      3.0
      12 June 2026
      Teacher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great collaboration with highly professional colleagues who truly care about teaching and education. Work remotely.

      Cons

      Insufficient training for the many responsibilities of the position. Insufficient follow-up from the upper administration on said responsibilities. Workload increased to levels that made completion of said workload difficult (with putting in extra hours without added compensation) to basically impossible. Difficult to change roles (at least, in my position). Many additional hours away from the classroom, which greatly disrupted educational continuity.

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      K12 Response
      6d
      Thank you for your honest feedback. We appreciate you sharing both the positives and areas for improvement, and we’ll make sure your perspective is shared internally.
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