Secondary Math Teacher - Utah Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Midvale, UT

3d•Remote

About The Position

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. UCA is authorized under state law by the Utah State Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Utah Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Utah, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. UCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, an accrediting division of AdvancED. Utah Connections Academy 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

Utah residency required
Highly qualified and certified to teach High School Mathematics in Utah or able to obtain required UT credentials (Level 3 or 4 Required)
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student-focused approach
Flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel for back-to-school training and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Ability to work remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Responsibilities

Complete all grading, analyzing student data, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
Support the instructional program with whole group, target group, and one-on-one synchronous instruction
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents)
Communicate with parents, students, interventionists, and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update learning plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, and monitor completion of assignments
Work collaboratively with other teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program
Develop a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-12 curriculum and 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 grading 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 to increase student understanding
Work with other teachers to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed
Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met
Other duties as assigned