High School Math Teacher (Term of Project) - South Carolina Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbia, SC

7d•Remote

About The Position

South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school launched in 2008–09 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. It is South Carolina’s first virtual charter school, authorized by the Erskine Charter School District, and serves students statewide. Working full-time from home, the High School Math Teacher manages instructional programs using curriculum and communication tools and consults regularly with students and learning coaches to support successful completion of each student’s instructional program. The teacher supports asynchronous and synchronous instruction, maintains student records, communicates with families and colleagues, and contributes to student, family, and school community activities. The position may involve occasional travel and evening work.

Requirements

Certification to teach High School Math in South Carolina, appropriate to grade-level responsibilities.
Must reside in South Carolina.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and punctual.
Customer-focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Track record as a team player.
Willingness to travel occasionally for school and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel.
Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
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.

Nice To Haves

Gifted and Talented Endorsement is highly recommended.

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, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor assignment completion, and coach special projects.
Develop general knowledge of the K–12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of the grades for which responsible.
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance on daily assignments and projects.
Keep student records and data current, including online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logs of student and parent contacts.
Consult with team members and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs.
Devise and implement virtual methods for creating and maintaining a school community.
Participate in the organization and administration of State Testing, as directed.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts requiring teacher representation.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.