High School Social Studies Teacher - Texas Connections Academy @ Houston

Connections Academy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston (TCAH) is a Texas Online School that offers 100% virtual instruction to public school students across Texas in grades 3-12 who are not physically present on campus during instruction. The TxVSN OLS program is authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) Chapter 30A and administered through TEA. Connections Education, LLC is in partnership with Houston ISD to provide this high quality and rigorous virtual instruction through TCAH. Texas Connections Academy @ Houston strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach High School Social Studies in Texas.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events.
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

Responsibilities

• Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis 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.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program.
• Develop a general knowledge of the entire program's K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible.
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
• 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 and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students' programs.
• 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.
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications.
• Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree