High School Science Teacher - Great Lakes Learning Academy

Connections Academy•East Lansing, MI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Lakes Learning Academy is seeking certified High School Science Teachers to virtually manage instructional programs. Working from their office in East Lansing, Michigan, or their home office, teachers will use the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools to consult regularly with learning coaches and students, ensuring each child successfully completes their instructional program.

Requirements

Qualified and certified to teach the appropriate subject in Michigan
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student and family focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Ability to work remotely, if necessary

Nice To Haves

Michigan Residency preferred

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 regularly to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, 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 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and school staff through computer and telephone.
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure all students are progressing successfully through the program, parents have a central point of contact, and tasks are distributed among teachers.
Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts.
Consult with other teachers, team members, academic interventionists/specialists, and other staff members to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding.
Work with staff to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met.
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students.
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum.
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.