High School Social Studies Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Bentonville, AR

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, statewide virtual public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. ARCA is committed to an inclusive environment that values diversity, fairness, equity, and respect. The High School Social Studies Teacher works from the Bentonville, Arkansas office or a home office within the state, virtually managing instructional programs. Using telephone, the Internet, and curriculum tools, the teacher consults regularly with students and learning coaches to support successful completion of each student’s instructional program. The role includes instruction, student progress monitoring, communication with families and colleagues, recordkeeping, and participation in testing, recruiting, and community activities. Occasional travel and evening work may be needed.

Requirements

Must reside in Arkansas or live within 300 miles of Bentonville, Arkansas.
Must be highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Social Studies in Arkansas, appropriate to grade level and content responsibilities.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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 marketing and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel.
Ability to work remotely.
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.
Must 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 through 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 teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules; score assessments; provide feedback; recommend instructional strategies; 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.
Provide students and parents with alternate strategies and additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists by computer and telephone.
Maintain up-to-date 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 support student understanding.
Coordinate social activities and relevant field trips with other teachers.
Manage regional field trips and integrate them into the curriculum where possible.
Develop 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 support family communications, student progress, and established goals.
Attend field trips and other community activities for families.
Perform other duties as assigned.