Elementary Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Indianapolis, IN

22h•Remote

About The Position

Indiana Connections Academy (INCA) is a tuition-free virtual public charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Indiana. The school is authorized by Ball State University, governed by an independent Board of Directors, and operated by Indiana Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Indiana, LLC. Founded in 2010, INCA became a charter school in 2011 and is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED. Working from a home office in Indiana, the certified Elementary Teacher virtually manages instructional programs using the telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools. The teacher consults regularly with students and learning coaches to support successful completion of each student’s instructional program. The role includes instruction, student progress monitoring, family communication, recordkeeping, curriculum adaptation, and participation in school and community activities.

Requirements

Be highly qualified and certified to teach elementary grades in Indiana, appropriate to grade-level responsibilities.
Believe that all students can and will learn.
Have strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft operating systems, MS Office programs, and Google Suite.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be highly organized and punctual.
Have a customer-focused approach.
Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Have a track record of working well as a team player.
Be willing to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events, including occasional overnight travel.
Be able to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

Support the instructional program through asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Complete grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor assignment completion, and coach special projects.
Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum.
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists using computers and the telephone.
Maintain up-to-date student records and data, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logs of student and parent contacts.
Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and program modifications that improve student understanding.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum where possible.
Devise and implement virtual methods for creating and maintaining a school community.
Collaborate with the team and professional learning community.
Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing as directed.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts requiring teacher representation.
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to lessons to increase student understanding, working directly with parents and students.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.