High School ELA Teacher - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free K–12 online public school authorized by Oxford Community Schools and open to students throughout Michigan. The school fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity and fairness. The High School ELA Teacher works from the Troy, Michigan, office or a personal home office and virtually manages instructional programs. Using the telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools, the teacher consults regularly with students and Learning Coaches to help each student successfully complete their instructional program. The role includes instruction, grading, student and family support, progress monitoring, recordkeeping, collaboration with school staff, and participation in testing and community activities. Travel to in-person events throughout the school year is required and may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

Be qualified and certified to teach English Language Arts in Michigan.
Have strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be highly organized and punctual.
Have a student- and family-focused approach.
Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Have a track record as a team player.
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Travel to and attend in-person events, including State Testing, throughout the school year as determined by the school; this may require overnight travel.
Be able to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Be able to work remotely if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Michigan residency is preferred.

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, recommend instructional strategies, monitor assignments, and coach special projects.
Develop general knowledge of the program’s curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
Review curriculum and devise alternate ways to present lessons to improve student understanding, working directly with students and parents.
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance on daily assignments and projects.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff by computer and telephone.
Collaborate with teachers to support student progress, provide parents with a central point of contact, and distribute tasks among teachers.
Maintain current student records and data, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logs of student and parent contacts.
Consult with teachers, team members, and staff to develop enrichment activities and program modifications that improve student understanding.
Work with staff to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students make adequate progress, and established goals are met.
Coordinate social activities and relevant field trips with other teachers.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum.
Create and maintain a virtual school community.
Participate in organizing and administering State Testing as directed.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing activities requiring teacher representation.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.