(2627 SY) Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Secondary Math Teacher

Connections Academy•, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks high-quality, state certified teachers to serve as the staff of Pennwood. Working from a home office in Pennsylvania, certified Teachers virtually manage instructional programming at Pennwood Cyber Charter School using the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools. Teachers consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. Teachers collaborate with all staff to ensure the school’s cyber learning program is successful for all students.

Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School and/or High School in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residency
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Student-centric
High degree of flexibility and agility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Evidenced team player track record
Willingness to travel for state testing, school and marketing events (may require overnight travel)
Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed to support students and families
Ability to effectively work remotely
Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Endorsements in EL or multiple subject areas a plus
Experience teaching in a cyber learning environment a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to a culture of achievement by supporting the instructional program with asynchronous and synchronous instruction in whole group, small group and 1-1 settings;
Complete all grading, lesson preparation, student and parent communications in a timely manner;
Collaborate with other teachers (i.e. PLCs) on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, refine instructional approaches and strategies;
Develop a general knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lesson content to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and help with daily assignments and projects;
Communicate regularly with parents and students, through use of the Learning Management System and telephone;
Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student and parent contacts and communications;
Consult with other teachers, school staff and leadership team to develop enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase student understanding and engagement;
Work with the Engagement and Counseling Departments to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate and timely communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Support Individualized Education Plans for students in courses for which responsible;
Engage in professional development;
Devise and implement cyber methods of creating and maintaining a “school community” in courses for which responsible;
Work with other teachers and school staff to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Manage field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students and families;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Assessments and other school events as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
Other duties as assigned.