High School Health Science Teacher - South Carolina Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbia, SC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Working from your home certified teachers will manage instructional programs. Through various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The High School Health Science Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: 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, 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”; 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. Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Health Science in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
Experience with Professional Learning Communities
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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 marketing 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 be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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, 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”
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.
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families
Other duties as assigned.