Connections Academy
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Virginia Spanish Substitute Teacher position is designed for certified educators to provide virtual support to students enrolled in Connections Academy schools across the country. This role is essential in ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance and support during periods of teacher absence or vacancy, which can range from 2 to 20 weeks, with an average assignment length of 8 to 12 weeks. As a Substitute Teacher, you will work from your secure and distraction-free home office, utilizing various curriculum tools, the internet, and telephone communication to engage with students, Learning Coaches, and school personnel. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain regular communication with parents, students, and fellow educators to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules. You will provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional strategies, and monitor the completion of assignments to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. Additionally, you will be responsible for grading, generating progress reports, and conducting parent conferences in a timely manner, as directed by the school. The role also involves supporting the instructional program through synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions, assisting students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and keeping accurate student records and data up to date. Collaboration with counselors and special educators is crucial to meet individual student needs, and you will be expected to provide frequent updates on student behaviors and activities in the classroom. When not on assignment, you will need to actively check your email for updates and upcoming assignments, and meet monthly with your assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing. Continuous professional learning is also a requirement, ensuring that you maintain your certifications and stay informed about best practices in education.
Responsibilities
- Be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school's time zone.
- Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules.
- Provide feedback on student work and suggest instructional approaches and strategies.
- Monitor completion of assignments and verify student learning.
- Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
- Support the instructional program through synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
- Assist students and parents with alternate instructional strategies and daily assignments.
- Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files and attendance accounting.
- Work with counselors and special educators to meet individual student needs and provide updates on student behaviors.
- Check email regularly to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important updates.
- Meet monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing.
- Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year.
- Maintain active certifications.
Requirements
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Spanish in Virginia.
- Must be certified Virginia Spanish EC-12.
- Multiple state certifications a plus.
- Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested.
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Maintain a dedicated, distraction-free home working environment.
- Must be available Monday through Friday during assigned school hours (typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school's time zone).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment that requires significant flexibility and effective prioritization of tasks.
- Understanding of IEP/504 plans and their implementation in a virtual setting.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational skills.
- Proven commitment to student achievement.
- Strong technology skills, including experience with learning management systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Apps.
- Reliable, high-speed internet access.
- Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer required (PC preferred).
- Customer-focused approach and team-player track record.
- May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment.
- May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment.
- Complete required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire, and at the beginning of each school year.
- Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed, to support some families.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with learning management systems.
- Familiarity with Google Apps.
Benefits
- This is a part-time position with no benefits.
