Connections Academyposted 2 months ago
$40,000 - $55,000/Yr
Full-time - Entry Level
Home-Based; Washington, Oregon, or Idaho, WA
Educational Services
About the position
This position is a full-time position, typically 40+ hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each weekday, working with Washington Connections Academy from your home office in either Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Middle School English Language Arts Teacher will 'virtually' manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.
Responsibilities
- Hosting a homeroom of students, acting as a role model and mentor for them throughout the school year.
- Hosting weekly homeroom LiveLessons.
- Supporting students and families through key school year cycle tasks, including Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly WSLP Progress Checks.
- Encouraging students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons.
- Welcome any assigned homeroom students and their families to our school within their first week of enrollment.
- Frequently checking in with students and families related to academics, academic skill building, and graduation/promotion.
- Delivering at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course each week.
- Operating within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports model.
- Grading all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission, providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback.
- Reviewing curriculum and devising alternate approaches to presenting lessons.
- Supporting students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies.
- Consulting with instructional staff and learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities.
- Communicating regularly with caretakers, students, and instructional staff.
- Connecting with each content area student individually at least once each semester.
- Logging all contacts within 24 hours of the attempted or completed contact.
- Working with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips.
- Devising and implementing virtual methods of creating and maintaining a 'school community'.
- Participating in the administration of state testing, including in-person proctoring.
- Participating in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts.
- Being a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams.
- Working collaboratively within a professional learning community.
- Attending and participating in in-person training sessions and team-building activities.
- Reporting and referring critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
- Being an active participant in all assigned professional development and training.
- Completing the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or Career Ladder position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Washington teacher certification in K-8 Elementary Education or English Language Arts.
- Residence in Washington preferred.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster an inclusive work and school environment.
- Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment.
- Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school events.
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.
Benefits
- Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-55,000.
