High School CTE Business Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Lacey, WA

1d•$40,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

At Connections Academy, helping students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program is at the core of our mission. Connections Academy was founded in 2001 to deliver high-quality, highly accountable online education to students in grades K-12. Hallmarks of Connections Academy-supported online schools include personalized learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would recommend the schools to other families” and 95% say the curriculum is “high quality.” In 2017, Connections Academy-supported public schools serve students in 27 states, while the private online school, International Connections Academy meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online & Blended Learning group. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com . Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model. It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022. This opening is for the 25-26 school year. This position is a remote, full-time position with regular hours between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. The Certified High School CTE Business Teacher will manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program. The High School CTE Business Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Requirements

Washington teacher certification in Business & Marketing or other CTE Credentials
Residence in Washington preferred
Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated strong technology skills (especially Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party educational software such as Nearpod, and data collection and examination tools, including spreadsheets and databases)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate (listen and speak) effectively and appropriately with staff, students, and families from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills, especially when working independently
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment that is supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports and recognizes students of diverse backgrounds and identities.
Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school events, including overnight travel (including, but not limited to: back-to-school training, state testing, graduation ceremony, marketing events, and field trips)
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

Responsibilities

Hosting a homeroom of students, acting as a role model and mentor for them throughout the school year.
Hosting weekly homeroom LiveLessons
Supporting students and families through key school year cycle tasks, including, but not limited to, Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly WSLP Progress Checks
Encouraging students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons
Welcome any assigned homeroom students and their families to our school within their first week of enrollment, helping them start off on the right foot
Frequently checking in with students and families related to academics, academic skill building, and graduation/promotion, especially if off-track
Supplement and enhance the asynchronous content by delivering at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course, or a combination of synchronous LiveLesson and office hours as appropriate, each week, as well as delivering asynchronous support videos to students as appropriate
Operate within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, use data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students while working with a team of teachers to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3 interventions, including monitoring student progress in supplemental instructional programs and providing small group synchronous instruction
Consistently grade all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission, providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback for all student work
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and caretakers)
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s 9-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the course(s) for which they are responsible
Support students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies, and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects in order to meet individual learning goals
Consult with instructional staff and learning specialists (IEP/504/EL case managers, advisory staff, intervention specialists) to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding
Communicate regularly with caretakers, students, and instructional staff through use of computer and telephone
Connect with each content area student individually at least once each semester to discuss content, course progress, and individual needs within the course
Log all contacts - successful and unsuccessful - within 24 hours of the attempted or completed contact
Meet weekly student contact requirements as determined by school, division, and PVS leadership
Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, as required within school policy. When possible, integrate field trips and social activities into the curriculum
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Participate in the administration of the state testing, including in-person proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at various locations around the state of Washington
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require staff representation
Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, as assigned, sharing course progress insights about students and providing feedback on goals and accommodations
Work collaboratively and often within a professional learning community of grade- or content-level instructional staff to review student progress data related to a team-determined SMART goal, with the goal of data driving instruction, and improving teaching practices
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 within WSLP, promotion, and/or graduation frameworks
Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team-building activities scheduled throughout the school year and throughout the state of Washington
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards. Stay abreast of all state regulations relating to incident reporting and documentation
Be an active participant in all assigned professional development and training, synchronous or asynchronous, including state-required training in SEL and DEI, and actively seek additional opportunities to grow and learn in the role
Complete the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or Career Ladder position that has a school-wide focus (examples include, and are not exclusive to, Attendance Rep, Communication Rep, or Elective Rep)
Other duties as assigned.