High School Science Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Bentonville, AR

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K–12 statewide. The school contracts with Connections Education for its educational program and other services. This position is with ARCA and may be based at the Bentonville, Arkansas office or from a home office within the state. Certified teachers manage instructional programs and use telephone, Internet, and curriculum tools to consult regularly with students and learning coaches, helping each student complete their instructional program successfully. The High School Teacher supports secondary science instruction through synchronous and asynchronous teaching, student and family communication, progress monitoring, and coordination with teachers and other staff. The role also involves maintaining student records, supporting state testing and recruitment efforts, and helping create a connected school community through activities and field trips. Occasional travel, including possible overnight travel, and occasional evening hours may be required.

Requirements

Reside in Arkansas or within 300 miles of Bentonville, Arkansas.
Be highly qualified and certified to teach secondary science in Arkansas, appropriate to grade level and content-area responsibilities.
Have strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Suite.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Use a customer-focused approach.
Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Have a track record as a team player.
Be willing to travel occasionally for marketing and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel.
Be able to work remotely.
Be able to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

Complete grading, prepare progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
Support instruction with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Review curriculum and develop alternate ways to present lessons to improve student understanding, working directly with students and parents.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and other teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules; score assessments; provide feedback; suggest instructional approaches; monitor assignment completion; and coach special projects.
Collaborate with teachers to support student progress, provide parents with a central point of contact, and distribute tasks among teachers.
Develop general knowledge of the K–12 curriculum and detailed knowledge of assigned courses.
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance on daily assignments and projects.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists by computer and telephone.
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 and staff learning specialists to develop enrichment activities and program modifications that improve student understanding.
Coordinate social activities and relevant field trips with other teachers.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum where possible.
Devise and implement virtual methods for creating and maintaining a school community.
Participate in organizing and administering state testing as directed.
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts requiring teacher representation.
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure appropriate communications, adequate student progress, and achievement of established goals.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.