High School Science Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Bentonville, AR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Connections Academy is a tuition-free, statewide virtual public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The High School Science Teacher manages instructional programs and uses telephone, internet, and curriculum tools to consult regularly with students and learning coaches, supporting each student in completing their instructional program. The role may be performed from the Bentonville, Arkansas office or from a home office within the state. Teachers must be able to work remotely and travel occasionally for marketing, state testing, field trips, and community activities; occasional overnight and evening work may be required. The teacher supports students’ academic progress through instruction, grading, progress reports, parent conferences, assessment scoring, feedback, and individualized instructional strategies. The position also involves maintaining student records, coordinating with families and colleagues, supporting school community activities, and participating in state testing and student recruiting efforts.

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, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
Support instruction through asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
Review curriculum and devise alternate ways of presenting 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 assignments; and coach special projects.
Collaborate with other 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.
Keep student records and data current, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, 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 trips into the curriculum where possible.
Create and maintain a virtual 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, student progress, and achievement of established goals.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.