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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

• Working from your home office in Indiana, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. • Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. • Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner. • Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction. • Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents). • Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects. • Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers. • Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible. • Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects. • Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone. • Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts. • Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs to increase student understanding. • Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a "school community". • Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed. • Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met. • Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families. • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach HS Social Studies in Indiana. • Must be licensed in Social Studies (US History, Government, and World History) 9-12. • Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs, and Google Suite). • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Customer focused approach. • High degree of flexibility. • Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment. • Team player track record. • Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel). • Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families. • Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer