[Hiring] Middle School Math Teacher @Connections Academy

Role Description

This position is a remote, full-time position. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Middle School Math Teacher will manage instructional programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.

Homeroom Roles:

• Hosting a homeroom of students, acting as a role model and mentor for them throughout the school year.
• Hosting weekly homeroom LiveLessons.
• Supporting students and families through key school year cycle tasks, including Welcome Calls, Intent to Return, and monthly WSLP Progress Checks.
• Encouraging students to be engaged in their lessons and LiveLessons.
• Welcome any assigned homeroom students and their families to our school within their first week of enrollment.
• Frequently checking in with students and families related to academics, academic skill building, and graduation/promotion, especially if off-track.

Content Roles:

• Deliver at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course each week, or a combination of synchronous LiveLesson and office hours as appropriate.
• Operate within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, providing Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students.
• Consistently grade all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission, providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback.
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Support students and caretakers with alternate lessons, assessments, and strategies.
• Consult with instructional staff and learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications.

Contact Roles:

• Communicate regularly with caretakers, students, and instructional staff through computer and telephone.
• Connect with each content area student individually at least once each semester.
• Log all contacts within 24 hours of the attempted or completed contact.
• Meet weekly student contact requirements as determined by school, division, and PVS leadership.

Community Roles:

• Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips.
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
• Participate in the administration of state testing, including in-person proctoring.
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts.

Behind-The-Scenes Roles:

• Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, sharing course progress insights.
• Work collaboratively within a professional learning community to review student progress data.
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure appropriate communications and progress.
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team-building activities.
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
• Be an active participant in all assigned professional development and training.
• Complete the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or Career Ladder position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Washington teacher certification in K-8 Elementary Education or Mathematics.
• Residence in Washington preferred.
• Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster an inclusive work and school environment.
• Student- and family-focused approach, with a demonstrated ability to create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Ability to travel for key school events, including overnight travel.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

Requirements

• Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-55,000.

Benefits

• Washington Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity.
• We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
• We encourage candidates from less traditional backgrounds to apply.