Health and Physical Education Teacher - Wyoming Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Home-based, WY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Wyoming Connections Academy (WYCA) is a tuition-free, online public virtual program for students in grades K-12 throughout Wyoming. WYCA is authorized under state law as a virtual program of Big Horn County School District #1. WYCA was founded in 2009 as Jackson Hole Connections Academy, and in 2011 became Wyoming Connections Academy. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and WYCA is accredited through Big Horn County School District #1. This position is working with Wyoming Connections Academy. From our office in Cody or from your home-office in the state of Wyoming, 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 his/her instructional program.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Health and Physical Education in Wyoming (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
Strong technology skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
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 school and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work remotely, if necessary
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Must reside in the state of Wyoming

Responsibilities

Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
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
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the grades 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 of all student and parent contacts
Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
Communicate with Parent Community Coordinators to suggest social activities and relevant field trips for students
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to given lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with parents and students)
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
Other duties as assigned