Middle School ELA Teacher

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 Description

• Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group and 1-1 settings; • Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and parent communications in a timely manner; • Collaborate with other teachers (i.e. PLCs) on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, refine instructional approaches and strategies; • Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible; • Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lesson content to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents); • Support students and parents with alternate strategies and help with daily assignments and projects; • Communicate regularly with parents and students, through use of the Learning Management System and telephone; • Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student and parent contacts and communications; • Consult with other teachers, school staff and leadership team to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding and engagement; • Work with the Engagement and Counseling Departments to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate and timely communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met; • Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which responsible; • Engage in professional development; • Devise and implement cyber methods of creating and maintaining a “school community” in courses for which responsible; • Work with other teachers and school staff to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students; • Manage field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum; • Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families; • Participate in the organization and administration of the State Assessments and other school events as directed; • Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;

🎯 Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School and/or High School in Pennsylvania • Endorsements in EL or multiple subject areas a plus • Pennsylvania residency • Experience teaching in a cyber learning environment a plus • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite) • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Highly organized and punctual • Student-centric • High degree of flexibility and agility • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment • Evidenced team player track record • Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel) • Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families • Ability to effectively work remotely

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development