Adjunct Spanish Teacher - Texas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Houston, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School offering 100% virtual instruction to public school students in grades 3-12. The program is authorized by Texas Education Code and administered through TEA, in partnership with Houston ISD. TCAH aims to create an inclusive environment that values diversity, fairness, equity, and respect. The Adjunct Teacher will manage online instructional programs, utilizing telephone, internet, and curriculum tools to communicate extensively with students. The primary goal is to ensure students successfully complete state standards for grade promotion or graduation within four years of entering 9th grade. Compensation is based on course workload and student enrollment. Responsibilities include monitoring progress, evaluating work, conducting online tutorials, providing academic guidance, and serving as a subject-matter expert for middle/high school students. The role requires a combination of regular office hours during the school day and scheduled hours outside normal school hours. The teacher must ensure students meet Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for the course through various communication and instructional methods. The adjunct teacher reports to a member of the school’s leadership team.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Spanish in Texas (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities); ACP candidates are not eligible
Must hold a current (within the last 3 years) TxVSN approved Online Instructor’s Training certificate or be prepared to obtain one immediately upon hire
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products 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
Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy’s minimum technology specifications
Must maintain posted office hours for at least 3 hours per week on two separate weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
Complete required orientation and training programs
May be required to attend training and/or meetings at the school office throughout the school year
Comply with all provisions of the Connections Academy Work At-Home Policy
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Nice To Haves

Experience with online instruction is a plus

Responsibilities

Communicate with parents/learning coaches, students and other teachers via the phone, WebMail, asynchronous discussions, and synchronous “conferencing”
Instruct students, monitor student work, provide feedback, and suggest instructional approaches and strategies
Monitor completion of assignments in the given subject area
Score assessments and projects in the given subject area
Communicate with Advisory teachers and school counselors; report student issues and coordinate communication schedules
Conduct online tutorial and instructional sessions for students (utilizing online conferencing software)
Develop a very detailed knowledge of the curriculum for which responsible (subject expert)
Provide struggling students (and parents) with alternate strategies and additional assistance
Complete all required training sessions throughout the year
Other duties as assigned