High School Advisory and Social Studies Teacher - Kansas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Overland Park, KS

20d•Remote

About The Position

Kansas Connections Academy (KCA) is a tuition-free, K-12 online public school serving students throughout Kansas. KCA strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Advisory and Social Studies Teacher will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. Certified Kansas teachers with any 9-12 Social Studies endorsements or licensing will be considered.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach grades 9-12 in Kansas
Applicants with a current teaching license from another state will be considered, provided they can transfer or obtain a Kansas teaching license upon hire
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student and family focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Nice To Haves

Preferred licensure areas include the following: media design, communications, family and consumer science, home economics, technology, and other related STEM/CTE fields

Responsibilities

Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction
Complete all grading 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, 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
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including 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
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Proctor school-administered benchmark and diagnostic tests as needed
Participate in the administration of State Testing, as directed
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
Other duties as assigned