High School English Teacher – Washington Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Lacey, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Washington Connections Academy is a tuition-free, statewide virtual public school serving students in grades K–12. The Certified High School English Teacher manages instructional programs in a remote, full-time role with regular hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Using telephone, the Internet, and curriculum tools, the teacher consults regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to support successful completion of students’ instructional programs. The role combines homeroom mentoring, English course instruction, student and family communication, and participation in school community activities. The teacher provides synchronous and asynchronous instruction, monitors student progress, grades work, supports individual learning needs, and collaborates with instructional staff and specialists. The position also involves school-wide responsibilities such as testing, professional development, team activities, and student recruiting. Travel within Washington, including overnight travel for school events, is required.

Requirements

Washington teacher certification in Social Studies.
A team-player track record, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party educational software such as Nearpod, and data tools including spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and communicate appropriately with staff, students, and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong attention to detail, time-management skills, and organizational skills, particularly when working independently.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive work and school environment supportive of people with different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
A student- and family-focused approach and the ability to create an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that recognizes students’ diverse backgrounds and identities.
Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time, including overnight travel for events such as back-to-school training, state testing, graduation, marketing events, and field trips.
Ability to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

Residence in Washington is preferred.

Responsibilities

Host a homeroom of students, serving as a role model and mentor throughout the school year.
Host weekly homeroom LiveLessons and encourage student engagement in lessons and LiveLessons.
Support students and families with school-year tasks, including Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly WSLP Progress Checks.
Welcome assigned homeroom students and families during their first week of enrollment.
Check in with students and families about academics, academic skill building, and graduation or promotion, especially when students are off track.
Supplement asynchronous course content by delivering at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course each week, or an appropriate combination of LiveLessons and office hours, and provide asynchronous support videos as appropriate.
Use the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model and data to provide differentiated Tier 1 instruction, and collaborate on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, including monitoring supplemental program progress and providing small-group synchronous instruction.
Grade submitted assignments within eight days and provide clear, constructive, consistent feedback.
Review curriculum and develop alternate approaches to lessons to improve student understanding, working with students and caretakers.
Develop general knowledge of the full grades 9–12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
Support students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, strategies, and additional assistance with assignments and projects to meet individual learning goals.
Consult with instructional staff and learning specialists, including IEP/504/EL case managers, advisory staff, and intervention specialists, to develop enrichment activities and program modifications.
Communicate regularly with caretakers, students, and instructional staff by computer and telephone.
Connect individually with each content-area student at least once per semester to discuss course content, progress, and individual needs.
Log successful and unsuccessful contact attempts within 24 hours and meet weekly student-contact requirements set by school and leadership.
Coordinate and attend student and family social activities and relevant field trips as required, integrating them into the curriculum when possible.
Develop and implement virtual methods for creating and maintaining a school community.
Participate in state testing administration, including in-person proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at locations around Washington.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing activities requiring staff representation.
Participate in assigned IEP and 504 teams, sharing course-progress insights and feedback on student goals and accommodations.
Collaborate with grade- or content-level instructional staff in a professional learning community to review progress data and work toward team SMART goals and improved teaching practices.
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to support appropriate communications, student progress, and goals within WSLP, promotion, and graduation frameworks.
Attend in-person training sessions and team-building activities scheduled throughout the school year and across Washington.
Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as required, and stay current on state incident-reporting and documentation regulations.
Participate in assigned professional development and training, including state-required SEL and DEI training, and seek additional opportunities to grow professionally.
Complete duties for an assigned or volunteered school-wide representative or Career Ladder role.
Perform other duties as assigned.