High School Healthcare Science Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Duluth, GA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Georgia. The High School Healthcare Science Teacher supports and motivates students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom. The role works from the Duluth, Georgia, office and from a home office within Georgia, delivering synchronous and asynchronous instruction, providing intervention and enrichment, engaging families, and using data to support student learning and growth. Teachers must regularly participate in required in-person activities throughout Georgia, which may involve overnight travel. Activities include school and department meetings, student engagement events, professional development and training, state and End-of-Pathway testing, other assessments, graduation, and school events. Teachers may also support virtual assessment administration. The teacher serves as an advisor for HOSA, helps students prepare for HOSA competitions, coordinates healthcare science projects with community partners, and supports fundraising, school-based enterprises, service projects, and career outreach. The position requires frequent travel for official school business. The employee needs a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle. The work also involves extended periods of sitting and may require standing, walking, talking, hearing, reaching, handling objects, occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the content area or a related field.
Georgia teaching certification in the subject area of instruction; Healthcare Science certification is listed.
Georgia Clearance Certificate, or ability to obtain one within the first 30 days after the first day of hire.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and punctual, with timely completion of required documentation.
Student- and family-focused approach and strong relationship-building skills.
Experience teaching or supporting Title I schools.
High degree of flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events, including occasional overnight travel.
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Ability to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle.
Ability to sit for extended periods and to talk, hear, stand, walk, reach, and handle objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Priority is given to candidates certified in multiple Career Technical fields.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality synchronous instruction and create asynchronous resources aligned with GACA curriculum and state standards.
Provide differentiated Tier 1 instruction and collaborate within the MTSS/RTI model to plan and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement student accommodations in alignment with individualized learning needs.
Use assessment data to identify learning needs, plan instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies.
Build positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback on student work and assessments.
Conduct parent conferences, create and update Personal Learning Plans, and communicate about progress, attendance, and student needs.
Provide alternate lessons, assessments, and targeted strategies to meet individualized learning goals.
Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments, including progress monitoring, CFAs, and EOCs where applicable.
Participate in required Georgia state standardized assessments, in person and virtually, as well as End-of-Pathway, benchmark, CFA, and diagnostic assessments.
Maintain accurate attendance, communication, academic progress, and intervention records.
Collaborate within the Professional Learning Community to review data, plan instruction, and support student success.
Partner with Advisory Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education staff, and other team members to meet student needs and maintain strong communication.
Support virtual and in-person social, engagement, and community-building activities for students and families.
Attend required professional development and pursue ongoing growth in instructional practice.
Assist with organizing and facilitating school-wide events, including graduation, field trips, and engagement activities.
Participate in student recruitment, marketing events, and family orientations as needed.
Support a positive, inclusive virtual school culture through communication, engagement, and community-building.
Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, strategic initiatives, and student success.
Serve as an advisor for HOSA and help students prepare for local, state, and national HOSA competitions.
Coordinate healthcare science projects with community partners, such as event promotions and social media campaigns.
Organize fundraising events, school-based enterprises, and community service projects.
Build relationships with local businesses and industry professionals to create guest speaker opportunities.
Advocate for program growth and student career opportunities through outreach and networking.
Travel throughout Georgia for official school business, including day trips and occasional overnight trips.
Use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.