[Hiring] Middle School Science Teacher @Connections Academy

Role Description

This position is a remote, full-time position with regular hours between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applicants may live in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Middle School Science Teacher will “virtually” 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.
• Welcoming 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:

• Delivering at least one synchronous LiveLesson per course each week, or a combination of synchronous LiveLesson and office hours as appropriate.
• Operating within the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports model.
• Consistently grading all submitted assignments within 8 days of submission, providing clear, constructive, and consistent feedback.
• Reviewing curriculum and devising alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Developing a general knowledge of the entire program’s K-8 curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the course(s) for which they are responsible.
• Consulting with instructional staff and learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs.

Contact Roles:

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

Community Roles:

• Working with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families.
• Devising and implementing virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community.”
• Participating in the administration of state testing, including in-person proctoring.
• Participating in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require staff representation.

Behind-The-Scenes Roles:

• Being a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, sharing course progress insights about students.
• Working collaboratively within a professional learning community of instructional staff.
• Working with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications.
• Attending and participating in in-person training sessions and team-building activities.
• Reporting and referring critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being.
• Being an active participant in all assigned professional development and training.
• Completing 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 Science.
• 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, especially with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• 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 demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive 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.